Patterns of intraosseous transmigration and ectopic eruption of bilaterally transmigrating mandibular canines: radiographic study and proposed classification.
Unilateral transmigration of mandibular canines is a rare phenomenon. Occurrence of bilateral transmigration of mandibular canines is even more rare. There are diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic implications in the occurrence of these transmigratory patterns. Proper understanding of the mechanisms involved in the impaction and intra-osseous movement of these teeth within the bone will help clinicians to intervene and formulate better treatment options. A review of previously reported cases of bilaterally transmigrating mandibular canines from the literature was undertaken. Five new cases are reported in this article. Classification of the bilaterally transmigrating mandibular canines is proposed for better understanding, ease of communication, and appropriate management of this aberrant migratory pattern.
Mupparapu
Muralidhar
M
Division of Oral and MaxillofacialRadiology, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School,Newark, New Jersey NJ 07101, USA. m.mupparapu@umdnj.edu
Auluck
Ajit
A
Suhaz
Setty
S
Pai
Keerthilatha M
KM
Nagpal
Archna
A
D000328:Adult; D003481:Cuspid / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*