Managment Of Impacted Teeth Flashcards
The tooth that has failed to erupt partially or completely to its correct position in the dental arch and its eruption potential has been lost
Impacted tooth
Most common impacted teeth
Maxillary canines
Impacted max canine- how much of population?
~2%
Maxillary canines - most common in male or female and most common cause
Female
Inadequate arch length
Eruption in abnormal position
Ectopia
Palatally impacted canines
2/3
85% had sufficient space
Labially impacted canines
1/3
17% had sufficient space
A canine can be ______ impacted because of genetic predisposition
Palatally
Arch length discrepancy primary etiologic factor
Labially impacted canine
Causes of canine impaction
Genetic or ethnic
Retained deciduous
Space deficiency
Short lateral roots
Abnormal eruption sequence
Trauma to primary tooth bud
Premature root closure
Eruption into cleft
What are labial impactions usually
Vertical
Due to loss of space
What are palatal impactions usually
Horizontal
Root resorption of _____ teeth
Root resorption
Dentigerous _____ and ameloblastoma
Cyst
When is there first evidence of calcification of permanent canine
4-5 months
Crown formation of permanent canine
5-6 years