Authors : S. Mapare, R. Mundada, M. Surve, Arjun K. ,V. Yannawar, B. Zunjare
DOI : 10.18231/j.jco.2018.036
Volume : 2
Issue : 4
Year : 2018
Page No : 24-27
Special needs individuals are those individuals who are prevented by a physical or mental condition from full participation in the normal range of activities of their age groups. They usually exhibit high prevalence of impacted teeth. Case presentation: 15- year old visually impaired patient presented with an impacted upper left canine and upper left second premolar with multiple deciduous teeth. The canine was brought into occlusion using a boot loop. Conclusion:Treatment of impacted teeth requires thorough analysis of patients’ records, correct diagnosis,
and a treatment plan with a special focus on behaviour management in handicapped children.
Key words: impacted teeth, handicapped, boot loop.