Impacted canine: a comprehensive review
Abstract
Maxillary canine impaction remains one of the most clinically significant challenges in orthodontics be - cause of its strong aesthetic, functional, and biomechanical implications. This review discusses the prev- alence and causes of canine impaction, the diagnostic methods available, the assessment of related risks, and the various treatment options used in practice. It also explores surgical exposure techniques, ortho - dontic traction mechanics, and the possible complications that can arise during treatment. Evidence-based protocols and clinical decision-making guidelines are included to support consistent and favorable long- term outcomes.Downloads
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Ericson, S., and J. Kurol. 1988. “Early treatment of palatally erupting maxillary canines by extraction of the primary canines.” Eur J Orthod. 10(4):283–295.
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Bishara, S. E. 1992. “Impacted maxillary canines: a review.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 101(2):159–171.
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Alqerban, A., A. S. Storms, M. Artés-Ribas, and G. Willems. 2014. “Three-dimensional localization of impacted canines and root resorption evaluation using cone beam CT.” Orthod Craniofac Res. 17(1):27–36.
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Parkin, N. A., R. S. Milner, C. Deery, R. Macey, Y. Jayaratne, D. C. Dugdale, et al. 2018. “Extraction of primary teeth for interceptive orthodontic reasons.” Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 8:CD003809.
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Fleming, P. S., P. Scott, N. Heidari, and A. T. DiBiase. 2009. “Influence of radiographic position on the likelihood of canine impaction.” Orthod Craniofac Res. 12(3):141–147.
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Crescini, A., M. Nieri, J. Buti, T. Baccetti, and G. P. Pini Prato. 2007. “Pre-treatment radiographic features for the periodontal prognosis of treated impacted canines.” J Clin Periodontol. 34(7):581–587.
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Stewart, J. A., G. Heo, K. E. Glover, P. C. Williamson, E. W. Lam, and P. W. Major. 2001. “Factors that relate to treatment duration for patients with palatally impacted maxillary canines.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 119(3):216–225.
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McSherry, P. F. 1996. “The assessment of the unerupted maxillary canine.” Dent Update. 23(1):7–10.
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Campbell, A., A. DiBiase, and P. S. Fleming. 2010. “Orthodontic management of the palatally ectopic canine.” Dent Update. 37(2):100–110.
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Chaushu, S., A. Becker, R. Zeltser, S. Branski, and G. Chaushu. 2004. “Patients’ perception of recovery after exposure of impacted maxillary canines: closed-eruption versus open-eruption techniques.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 125(6):690–696.
References
Ericson, S., and J. Kurol. 1986. “Radiographic assessment of maxillary canine eruption in children with clinical signs of eruption disturbance.” Eur J Orthod. 8(3):133–140.
Ericson, S., and J. Kurol. 1988. “Early treatment of palatally erupting maxillary canines by extraction of the primary canines.” Eur J Orthod. 10(4):283–295.
Becker, A. The orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth. 3rd ed. London: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Bishara, S. E. 1992. “Impacted maxillary canines: a review.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 101(2):159–171.
Alqerban, A., A. S. Storms, M. Artés-Ribas, and G. Willems. 2014. “Three-dimensional localization of impacted canines and root resorption evaluation using cone beam CT.” Orthod Craniofac Res. 17(1):27–36.
Parkin, N. A., R. S. Milner, C. Deery, R. Macey, Y. Jayaratne, D. C. Dugdale, et al. 2018. “Extraction of primary teeth for interceptive orthodontic reasons.” Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 8:CD003809.
Fleming, P. S., P. Scott, N. Heidari, and A. T. DiBiase. 2009. “Influence of radiographic position on the likelihood of canine impaction.” Orthod Craniofac Res. 12(3):141–147.
Crescini, A., M. Nieri, J. Buti, T. Baccetti, and G. P. Pini Prato. 2007. “Pre-treatment radiographic features for the periodontal prognosis of treated impacted canines.” J Clin Periodontol. 34(7):581–587.
Stewart, J. A., G. Heo, K. E. Glover, P. C. Williamson, E. W. Lam, and P. W. Major. 2001. “Factors that relate to treatment duration for patients with palatally impacted maxillary canines.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 119(3):216–225.
McSherry, P. F. 1996. “The assessment of the unerupted maxillary canine.” Dent Update. 23(1):7–10.
Campbell, A., A. DiBiase, and P. S. Fleming. 2010. “Orthodontic management of the palatally ectopic canine.” Dent Update. 37(2):100–110.
Chaushu, S., A. Becker, R. Zeltser, S. Branski, and G. Chaushu. 2004. “Patients’ perception of recovery after exposure of impacted maxillary canines: closed-eruption versus open-eruption techniques.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 125(6):690–696.



