Four impacted canines in an adult patient: A challenge in orthodontics

Orlando Motohiro Tanaka, Ana Letícia Rocha Avila, Ariel Adriano Reyes Pacheco, Matheus Melo PithonIndian Journal of Dental Research 2014 25(1):125-127This case report illustrates the management of four impacted canines in an adult patient associated with prolonged retention of the four deciduous teeth. The treatment plan was formulated to extract the lower deciduous teeth, application of the forced eruption with the permanent canines, and extract the upper permanent canines and maintenance of the maxillary deciduous canines. No reshaping of the maxillary deciduous teeth was performed because the patient was satisfied with the results.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - April 21, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Orlando Motohiro TanakaAna Letícia Rocha AvilaAriel Adriano Reyes PachecoMatheus Melo Pithon Source Type: research