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Maxillary canines retained in the palate: tutorial for clinical cases
Bruno Moreira das Neves1, David Silveira Alencar1, Camila Silva Salgado Dos Reis1
1Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Faculdade de Odontologia, Departamento de Odontologia Preventiva e Comunitária (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil).
Introduction:
The second most common form of dental impaction is the maxillary permanent canine, behind only the third molars. This condition affects approximately 2% of the population, with most cases (between 80% and 90%) resulting in impaction in the palate. The consequences of a canine impaction may include migration and root resorption in adjacent teeth, reduction of the dental arch perimeter, formation of cysts, and infections.
Objective:
We developed an interactive PowerPoint tutorial to assist professionals in selecting the most appropriate approach for cases of unerupted and palatally displaced permanent maxillary canines in young patients without or with minimal crowding in the maxillary arch.
Conclusion:
This tutorial is an auxiliary tool, and the treatment plan for this dental condition should be individualized to the characteristics of each patient.
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