Orthodontic and surgical approach to the treatment of bilaterally impacted maxillary canines: a case report.
Impaction of maxillary canines is a common orthodontic anomaly that causes facial and dentoalveolar system problems, both functional and esthetic. A combination of surgery and orthodontics is important in bringing impacted canines to their ideal position in the dental arch. In this case report of a 14-year-old patient with impacted right and left maxillary canines, the crowns of these teeth were surgically exposed, brackets were bonded, and light orthodontic forces were delivered for 2 years to align the teeth in the dental arch.
Ertan Erdinc
Aslihan M
AM
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ege, Izmir, Turkey. aslihanertan@yahoo.com
D000293:Adolescent; D003481:Cuspid / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D050793:Orthodontic Extrusion / Q000379:methods*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*