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.

Abstract:

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.

Source of Support: 

None, 

Conflict of Interest: 

None

DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_5_21

How to cite this article: Shehare NV, Tarvade S, Kaurani HJ. Canine impaction: Diagnosis and management. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2021;12:126-30.