title: Orthodontic-surgical treatment of bilateral maxillary canine impaction.
abstract: A 13-year-old female patient reported with the chief complaint of irregular front teeth. She had a skeletal Class III and Angle's Class I malocclusion with hyperdivergent growth pattern and bilateral impaction of maxillary canines. Surgical exposure of the impacted teeth and orthodontic alignment was planned. The surgical exposure was done by a minimally invasive modified window technique. Orthodontic treatment of impacted canines without causing significant morbidity to the adjacent teeth and periodontium is a challenge. The bilaterally impacted maxillary canines were successfully aligned and leveled. The depth of the gingival sulcus and clinical crown heights of disimpacted teeth were normal post-treatment and after 1 year of retention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, K.L.E Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.lastname: Sumitra
keywords: Impacted maxillary canines; incisor root resorption; modified window technique; surgical exposure