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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

Impacted maxillary canines--a perennial problem.

Mohit Mittal¹, Alison Murray, Jonathan Sandler

¹Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

|October 26, 2012

Summary

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Surgical exposure and gold chain attachment effectively align impacted maxillary canines. Radiographic parallax aids in determining canine position for successful orthodontic treatment.

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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics

Background:

Ectopic eruption and impaction of maxillary permanent canines are common clinical issues.
Surgical exposure and gold chain attachment are standard procedures for canine alignment.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a surgical technique for exposing impacted maxillary canines.
To detail the attachment of gold chains for orthodontic alignment.
To explain the use of radiographic parallax for determining canine position.

Main Methods:

Surgical exposure of impacted maxillary canines.
Attachment of a gold chain to the canine crown using a robust bonding technique.
Radiographic parallax to ascertain the buccal or palatal position of the impacted canine.
Adequate bone removal to free the entire circumference of the impacted crown.
Meticulous flap design for optimal surgical access.

Main Results:

Successful surgical exposure and chain attachment facilitate orthodontic alignment.
Proper technique minimizes bond failure and the need for repeat procedures.
Minimally invasive surgery leads to fewer complications and faster recovery.

Conclusions:

The described surgical technique effectively manages impacted maxillary canines.
Radiographic parallax is a valuable tool for pre-operative assessment.
This approach aids in achieving good alignment of canines within the dental arch.