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Management of Impacted Canine with Damon System – A Case Series

Journal:
Clinical Dentistry
Year:
2023
Authors:
S., Rajeswari & Sabapathy, Kannan
Affiliation:
Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu · India
Species:
dog

Abstract

One of the most commonly impacted teeth after third molars is the canine. To achieve a successful functional occlusion, the canine has to be disimpacted, and orthodontic traction is given using various canine springs in conventional bracket prescription. This case series aims to align the canine without any additional mechanics but using the Damon philosophy. Key Words: Impacted teeth, Management, Orthodontic, Third molar

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Original publication: https://doi.org/10.33882/clinicaldent.15.35065