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A case report. Bilateral transmigration of impacted mandibular canines
M M Kuftinec1, Y Shapira, O Nahlieli
1Department of Orthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, New York 10010, USA.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Bilateral transmigration of impacted mandibular canines across the midline is an extremely rare dental anomaly. This case report details such an unusual occurrence, highlighting its rarity in orthodontic and dental literature.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Tooth migration and displacement are documented phenomena in dental arches.
- Migration of teeth across the mandibular midline is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- This report presents an extremely rare case of bilateral transmigration.
- Impacted permanent canines were observed migrating across the mandibular midline.
Findings:
- The study documents a unique instance of bilateral canine transmigration.
- This condition represents a rare deviation from typical tooth eruption patterns.
Implications:
- Understanding rare dental anomalies aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on mandibular midline tooth migration.