CANINE IMPACTION IN ORTHODONTICS

The management of severely impacted canine is often a complex undertaking and requires the joint expertise of a number of clinicians. Clinicians must formulate treatment plans that are in the best interest of the patient and they must be knowledgeable about the variety of treatment options. It is important that these clinicians communicate with each other to provide the patient with an optimal treatment plan based on scientific rationale. Careful selection of surgical and orthodontic techniques is essential for the successful alignment of impacted canines.This book reviews aspects of impacted canines, including their prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, orthodontic and surgical intervention and retention.