International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation

REVIEW ARTICLE
Year
: 2021  |  Volume : 12  |  Issue : 3  |  Page : 126--130

Canine impaction: Diagnosis and management


Namrata V Shehare, Suchita Tarvade, Harsha J Kaurani 
 Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, C.S.M.S.S. Dental College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Namrata V Shehare
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, C.S.M.S.S. Dental College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
India

The position of the permanent canine at the angle of the mouth is strategically significant in maintaining the harmony and symmetry of the occlusal relationship. However, the canine is the second most frequently impacted tooth, with prevalence reported to be between 1% and 2%. This article reviews the etiology and management of the ectopic canine. The management options are detailed, and the indications for each treatment modality based on the available scientific evidence are presented. Awareness of the eruption process, etiological factors of erupting canine will help to reduce the incidence of impacted canines by allowing for the early recognition and interceptive treatment.


How to cite this article:
Shehare NV, Tarvade S, Kaurani HJ. Canine impaction: Diagnosis and management.Int J Orthod Rehabil 2021;12:126-130


How to cite this URL:
Shehare NV, Tarvade S, Kaurani HJ. Canine impaction: Diagnosis and management. Int J Orthod Rehabil [serial online] 2021 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];12:126-130
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