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Orthodontic treatment of a transmigrated mandibular canine: a case report
Göksu Trakyali1, Sule Kavaloğlu Cildir, Nüket Sandalli
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey. goksu.trakyali@yeditepe.edu.tr
Background:
Intraosseous migration of a lower canine across the midline is a rare dental anomaly. The treatment options include: forced eruption of the unerupted tooth using orthodontic traction, autotransplantation, extraction followed by prosthetic replacement.
Aim:
To report the management of a transmigrated lower right canine.
Method:
The treatment involved surgical, orthodontic and cosmetic dental treatment. No permanent teeth were extracted.
Results:
The transmigrated canine was placed between the left central and lateral incisors and the crown recontoured to simulate a lateral incisor. An acceptable aesthetic and functional outcome was gained.
Conclusion:
Transmigration is a rare dental condition that can be treated successfully with a collaborative effort from several dental disciplines.
