Ectopic Canine Flashcards
1
Q
Risk of leaving unerupted canine
A
Resorption of roots of adj teeth
Resoprtion of canine crown
Ankylosis of unerupted canine
Cystic change of canine
Loss of primary canine
2
Q
Tx for ectopic canine - when carry out surgical removal?
A
When deemed not alignable - too high above apical third of incisor root
Too close to dental midline
No significant damage to adj teeth
Primary cnaine good progonosis
Evidence of root resportion on adj teeth
Pt does not want ortho appliance
Angle greater than 55degrees to midsaggittal plane
