A rare case of transmigration of mandibular canine associated with an odontoma

Abstract

Transmigration or intraosseous migration of mandibular canine is a very rare phenomenon. Specific aetiology and mechanism of transmigration is still unclear. Majority of these transmigrated canines are impacted, asymptomatic and involve the left mandible. This article describes a rare case of transmigrated mandibular right permanent canine associated with a retained deciduous right canine and an odontoma in a 25-year-old man with a follow-up of 3 years. The present case report also highlights the importance of early diagnosis and periodic monitoring of impacted teeth with panoramic radiography to avoid the occurrence of any associated pathologies and further allow interceptive treatment for possible better results.