title: Correction of multiple canine impactions by mixed straightwire and cantilever mechanics: a case report.
abstract: Background. This case report describes the orthodontic treatment of a woman, aged 17 years, with a permanent dentition, brachyfacial typology, Angle Class I, with full impaction of two canines (13,33), and a severe ectopy of the maxillary left canine. Her main compliant was the position of the ectopic teeth. Methods. Straightwire fixed appliances, together with cantilever mechanics, were used to correct the impaired occlusion and to obtain an ideal torque control. Results and Conclusion. The treatment objectives were achieved in 26 months of treatment. The impactions were fully corrected with an optimal torque. The cantilever mechanics succeeded in obtaining tooth repositioning in a short lapse of time. After treatment, the dental alignment was stable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, University "Magna Graecia" of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, Loc. Germaneto, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.identifier: 0000-0001-9088-2606
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Paduano
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences and Oral Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Iacopo
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-9708-6765
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Cioffi
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences and Oral Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Giorgio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Iodice
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences and Oral Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: d'Antò
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences and Oral Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Riccitiello
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences and Oral Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Gioacchino
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pellegrino
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences and Oral Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Rosa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Valletta