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Transmigration of a maxillary canine. A case report
Fiona S Ryan1, Puneet Batra, Helen Witherow
1Maxillofacial Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WC1N 3JH, UK.
Summary
Transmigration, a tooth crossing the midline, is rare in maxillary canines. This case study details a left maxillary canine migrating to the right in a patient with hemifacial microsomia and cleft palate.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Transmigration, defined as a tooth crossing the midline by more than half its length, is well-documented for mandibular canines.
- Literature reveals limited documentation on maxillary canine transmigration, with only two prior publications identified.
Observation:
- Presents a rare case of left maxillary canine transmigration.
- The canine migrated across the midline to the right side.
- The patient had concurrent hemifacial microsomia and cleft palate.
Findings:
- Discusses the Mupparapu classification for mandibular canine migratory patterns.
- Highlights the rarity of maxillary canine transmigration.
- Details the clinical management of this specific case.
Implications:
- Provides insights into the diagnosis and management of maxillary canine transmigration.
- Offers guidelines for general dental practitioners encountering this condition.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering transmigration in patients with craniofacial anomalies.