Canine Impaction: A Review
Author : Dr. Shweta Bijay Singh, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav, Dr. Trailokya Bharali and Dr. Khurram Latif Shah
Abstract :
Impaction of canines is an oftenly encountered clinical issue, the treatment of which ordinarily requires an interdisciplinary approach. The orthodontic treatment of impacted maxillary canine remains a challenge to today's clinicians as it is important in terms of esthetics and function. Clinicians must formulate treatment plans that are in the best interest of the patient and they must be knowledgeable about the variety of treatment options. Management includes from diagnosis to surgical exposure of the impacted tooth and the complex orthodontic mechanisms that are applied to align the tooth into the arch may lead to varying amounts of damage to the supporting structures of the tooth, not to mention the long treatment duration and the financial burden to the patient. With early detection, timely interception and well-managed surgical and orthodontic treatment, impacted maxillary canines can be allowed to erupt and be guided to an appropriate location in the dental arch. However, it is only with interdisciplinary care of general dentists and specialists that impacted maxillary canines can be treated successfully. Hence, it appears beneficial to focus on the means of early diagnosis and interception of this clinical situation. In the present article, an overview of the frequency and sequelae, as well as the surgical, periodontal, and orthodontic considerations in the management of impacted canines is presented.
Keywords :
Diagnosis, etiology, impacted canines, orthodontic techniques, prevention, surgical techniques
