Severe incisor resorption by impacted maxillary canines: case report and literature review.
This paper reviews the literature relating to incisor resorption caused by impacted maxillary canines, and describes the presentation and management of a patient with unusually severe early resorption. This case highlights the need for careful monitoring of maxillary canine eruption for all paediatric patients.
Nute
S J
SJ
Orthodontic Department, Southend Hospital, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, UK. snute@southend.nhs.uk
D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011379:Prognosis; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000209:etiology*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications*