title: Ectopically erupting canine--a case report.
abstract: Management of an ectopically erupting canine is discussed in this case report. Of the various treatment mechanics available to an Orthodontist today, a light elastic thread was used effectively, by the judicious placement of bonded attachments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Randhawa
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valiathan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002508:Cephalometry; D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005115:Extraoral Traction Appliances; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008437:Maxilla; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*