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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Retained upper canines: Physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment. Report of a clinical case and literature review
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Blanca Delgado Galíndez, Alfredo Calderón Durán, Alexis Eduardo Zavala Santiago, Liliana González Luna
Abstract
The Canine impactation is usually a cause of medical consultation.
Untreated impacted canines may result in several complications such as
shortening of the dental arch, formation of folicular cysts, canine tooth
anquilosis, recurrente infections, internal or external resorption of the
canine and adjacent or combinations. Surgical extraction should be the last
option, taking into account the shape of the routs (root dilaceration,
ankyloisis), position of the dental crown (horizontal, buccopalatal, intra –
alveolar, palatal, ectopic or inverte position), relation to neighboring
anatomical structures, resorption of neighboring teeth and presence of the
other associated pathology. We must make a careful treatment plan for each
particular case. Informing the patien of their real expectations.
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Pages:12-16
How to cite this article:
Blanca Delgado Galíndez, Alfredo Calderón Durán, Alexis Eduardo Zavala Santiago, Liliana González Luna "Retained upper canines: Physiopathology, diagnosis and treatment. Report of a clinical case and literature review". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 12-16
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