Authors : Naidu V
DOI : 10.18231/j.jco.2018.032
Volume : 2
Issue : 4
Year : 2018
Page No : 1-4
Canines are the second most common teeth subjected to impaction next to 3rd molars. Unlike 3rd molars where extraction will be the chief treatment approach, canines being considered as cornerstone teeth in the dental arch and plays an main role in esthetics and function, so different treatment techniques should be selected to preserve and align then in the arch with smile enhancement. Furthermore, treatment selection for impacted canines depends on several factors such as patient compliance, age and canine position. Therefore, the present paper discusses the management of impacted canines in a 14 year old girl by orthodontic therapy and a brief literature review regarding impacted canines.
Keywords: Canine Impaction, non-extraction, bilateral canine impaction, Maxillary canine impaction