Transmigration of mandibular permanent canine in a Nigerian patient: presentation and management.
A rare dental anomaly--transmigration is presented in a 12-year-old female Nigerian who was referred for orthodontic assessment. A right mandibular canine was found completely located in the left side of the body of the mandible having moved ectopically and progressively from its normal developmental site through the symphysis of the mandible. The importance of the radiological diagnosis with the use of panoramic radiograph is highlighted and the management briefly discussed.
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Department of Child Dental Health, College of Medicine, The University of Lagos, PMB 12003, Lagos, Nigeria. tosinsanu@hotmail.com
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D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D011859:Radiography; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*