Forced eruption of a palatally impacted and transposed canine with a temporary skeletal anchorage device

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Abstract

Treatment of palatally impacted and transposed canines is challenging for both orthodontists and oral surgeons. To treat a maxillary canine impaction without risking damage to adjacent teeth, it is necessary to use cone-beam computed tomography for proper localization and treatment planning. In this case report, a palatally impacted canine was initially retracted distally with a microimplant inserted in the palatal slope and then was moved buccally into its ideal position. The patient's occlusion and smile esthetics were significantly improved after orthodontic treatment.

First Page

1148

Last Page

1158

DOI

10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.06.051

Publication Date

6-1-2017

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