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[The functional evaluation of orthodontically aligned impacted canines]

O Barwart1, D Schamberger, M Richter

  • 1Abteilung für Kieferorthopädie, Universitätsklinik für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde Innsbruck.

Fortschritte Der Kieferorthopadie
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Orthodontically aligned impacted canine function closely mirrors naturally erupted canines, with similar working side contacts and minimal balancing interferences. This indicates successful functional occlusion restoration in orthodontic treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Occlusion

Background:

  • Impacted maxillary canines are a common orthodontic challenge.
  • Restoring proper occlusion is crucial for long-term dental health and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the functional occlusion of impacted maxillary canines after orthodontic alignment.
  • To compare the occlusal function of orthodontically treated canines with spontaneously erupted ones.

Main Methods:

  • Patient examinations and articulator-based analysis using axiographical findings.
  • Assessment of functional contacts during lateral mandibular movements.
  • Measurement of the mesiodistal inclination angle relative to the occlusal plane.

Main Results:

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  • All orthodontically aligned impacted canines demonstrated working side functional contacts.
  • Half exhibited canine guidance, while the other half showed group function.
  • Balancing side interferences were observed in 22% of cases.
  • Functional occlusion closely resembled that of contralateral spontaneously erupted canines.

Conclusions:

  • Orthodontic alignment effectively restores functional occlusion for impacted maxillary canines.
  • The occlusal function of aligned impacted canines is comparable to spontaneously erupted canines.
  • Inclination angles were similar between aligned and naturally erupted canines (84° vs. 82°).