The impacted maxillary canine: revisiting the clinical guideline, with case illustrations
Ting, S.R.Y.J.; Quick, A.N.; Winters, J.C.
New Zealand Dental Journal 107(1): 19-23
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-8047 PMID: 21465867 Document Number: 654462
The key to managing canine impaction is early identification, interception and follow-up. In these case reports, we discuss four patients presenting with palatally impacted maxillary canines and their management. Guidelines to aid the early detection of an impacted maxillary canine and a subsequent management strategy are presented.