Lee MY, Park JH, Jung JG, Chae JM. Forced eruption of a palatally impacted and transposed canine with a temporary skeletal anchorage device.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2017;
151:1148-1158. [PMID:
28554460 DOI:
10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.06.051]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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.
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