Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fixing inward-turned lower canine teeth in dogs with an inclined
By Taylor, Leah et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2023·Texas Veterinary Dental Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Success of orthodontic treatment of linguoverted mandibular canine teeth using a direct inclined plane appliance.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with misaligned lower canine teeth was treated with a special inclined plane appliance to correct the problem. This treatment was successful in 96.6% of cases, with most dogs showing improvement within about six weeks. Some dogs needed additional adjustments while wearing the appliance, and a small percentage experienced complications or required further treatment after the initial correction. Overall, this method appears to be an effective option for fixing crooked canine teeth in dogs, but ongoing care may be needed to maintain the results.
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Abstract
This study evaluated the success rate of orthodontic treatment of linguoverted mandibular canines in dogs using a directly applied inclined plane device. Medical records were retrospectively evaluated at 11 veterinary dental specialty hospitals from 1999 to 2021. Malocclusion classes included 41.7% in class 1, 47.2% in class 2, 6.9% in class 3, and 4.2% in class 4. The severity of linguoversion was mild in 7.6% of teeth, moderate in 33.9%, and severe in 58.5%. There was complete resolution of linguoversion in 71.2% of teeth, functional resolution in 25.4%, and failure in 3.4%. The median treatment time was 42 (11-174) days. Adjuvant orthodontic treatments were performed at the same time as the inclined plane in 45.7% of teeth, including active force orthodontics, extractions of non-strategic teeth, gingivectomy, and odontoplasty. While the inclined plane was in place, 31.4% of dogs required an anesthetized appliance adjustment, and at the time of appliance removal, complications occurred in 19.4% of dogs. Of the teeth that had initial resolution, 14.4% had rebound movement that required additional treatment. This study supports the idea that an acrylic inclined plane is a good treatment option for linguoverted mandibular canines, with a 96.6% success rate within a median of 6 weeks. Yet, orthodontic retention may be necessary in these cases to avoid the need for additional therapies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37635761/