ORTHO ectopic canines Flashcards
what factors contribute to ectopic canines?
family history
females>males
class II div 2
hypodontia/ microdontia
late presentation
pathology - root resorption
what is interceptive treatment for ectopic canines?
extraction of Cs
what does the success of interceptive treatment for ectopic canines?
the portion of the root of the lateral incisor overlap with the ectopic canine
if the interceptive treatment of ectopic canine doesnt work, what techniques can be used?
open exposure
closed exposure
surgical removal of canines
what is the risk of leaving ectopic canines?
cystic change
what guidelines do we follow regarding ectopic canines?
Royal College of Surgeons - management of the palatally ectopic maxillary canine
in ortho, when do you take xrays?
confirm unerupted teeth
locate unerupted teeth
pathology
root morphology
assess skeletal pattern
monitor tx changes
what type of radiographs do you take to locate ectopic canines?
vertical parallax - DPT + max occlusal
horizontal parallax - DPT + periapical
