Bilaterally impacted maxillary canines: a case report in an adult

A case of bilateral maxillary canine impaction with incomplete lateral incisor transposition in an adult is reported. The case was treated by relocating the canines in their correct position in the arch. The impacted teeth were driven through the sockets of the extracted deciduous teeth. The periodontal status during and after relocation of the transposed impacted canines was evaluated. Remineralization of bone between the lateral incisor and the canine was observed during treatment on the left side, while it was delayed on the right. Two years after the end of treatment, no loss of periodontal attachment could be detected and probing depth was less than 2 mm on the treated teeth.