Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MANAGEMENT OF PALATALLY IMPACTED MAXILLARY CANINE – CASE REPORT
- Journal:
- Thai Moogambigai Journal Of Periodontics and Dental Science
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Mithradas, Nimisha et al.
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Impaction of maxillary and mandibular canine is a frequently encountered clinical problem, the treatment of which usually requires an interdisciplinary approach. Diagnosis of impacted canine includes clinical and radiographic examination. Surgical exposure of the impacted tooth and the complex orthodontic mechanisms are applied to align the tooth into the occlusion. In this case report palatally impacted maxillary canines are exposed surgically and orthodontically aligned to more buccal position.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.37841/tmjpds_2020_v2_i1_01