Surgery of Labially Impacted Canine & Orthodontic Management - A Case Report

Autor: Nezar Watted, Aksoy Dodan, Abu-Hussein Muhamad, Emad Hussein, Peter Proff
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine. 5:1-6
ISSN: 2333-2670
2333-2751
DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2017.050101
Popis: Maxillary canines are one of the most common teeth that are impacted among patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Depending on the position of these impacted teeth, various surgical techniques have been employed for their exposure. His primary goal of surgical phase is to provide the means for correct position of orthodontic anchorage. Additionally, the technique used must ensure favorable tissue anatomy that will permit long-term maintenance of periodontal health. In the present case, a labially impacted maxillary left canine was surgically exposed using an apically positioned flap. Orthodontic extrusion was carried out further.
Databáze: OpenAIRE