Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5637614 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2017 | 11 Pages |
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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Authors
Mi-Young Lee, Jae Hyun Park, Jin-Gon Jung, Jong-Moon Chae,