Minimally invasive surgical management of impacted maxillary canines.

CONCLUSIONS: The combined surgical-orthodontic technique used in this case (closed eruption towards the center of the alveolar ridge associated with conservative periodontal surgery, the adhesive technique, and controlled orthodontic traction) simulates physiological tooth eruption and results in proper alignment with good periodontal results. It should be considered as the treatment of choice for impacted teeth whose eruption is not precluded by the position of the tooth and/or the presence of ankyloses.
KEY WORDS: Surgical tecnique, Mucoperiosteal flap.
PMID: 30221632 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - September 19, 2018 Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research