Diagnosis and Management of Impacted Maxillary Canines

Authors

Yu-Cheng Hsu, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Chia-Tze Kao, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Chih-Chen Chou, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Wen-Ken Tai, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Po-Yu Yang, Orthodontic Department, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; College of Oral Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, TaiwanFollow

Abstract

Maxillary canines play an important role in facial esthetics, since the canine eminence can support the alar and the upper lip. Impacted maxillary canines is a common problem which requires multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment in dental clinic. The aim of this review is to integrate the studies that include clinical diagnosis and guidelines for management of canine impaction.

Recommended Citation

Hsu, Yu-Cheng; Kao, Chia-Tze; Chou, Chih-Chen; Tai, Wen-Ken; and Yang, Po-Yu (2019) "Diagnosis and Management of Impacted Maxillary Canines," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 31: Iss. 1, Article 1.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201903_31(1).0001
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol31/iss1/1

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