LITERATURE REVIEW

 

Palatally impacted canine: diagnosis and treatment options

 

 

Marcelo Aires Vilarinho^I; Ana de Lourdes Sá de Lira^II

^IDDS, Specialization student, Department of Orthodontics, Dental School, Federal University of Piauí, Brazil
^IIDDS, MS, Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Orthodontics Specialization Program, Dental School, Federal University of Piauí, Brazil

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ABSTRACT

Canines contribute significantly to the esthetic and chewing functions. Orthodontists should diagnose canine ectopic eruption early, trying to prevent retention of these teeth. Its multifactorial etiology involves general and local factors and the correct diagnosis depends on clinic, radiographic and/or tomographic exams. Several therapeutic procedures depend on factors such as relationship between canine and adjacent structures, possibility of orthodontic movement and patient age. Orthodontic and surgical treatment with canine traction is very much effective, with time of treatment being shorter than in patients under the age of 25.

Keywords: impacted canine, diagnosis, treatment

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Correspondence to:
Ana de Lourdes Sá de Lira
Rua Motorista Gregório, 2530 - Planalto Ininga
CEP: 64052-140 - Teresina- Piauí
E-mail: anadelourdessl@hotmail.com

Received for publication: March 08, 2010
Accepted: June 16, 2010