Abstract
The case report describes the surgical and orthodontic management of a patient with a labially impacted permanent maxillary canine. Following surgical exposure, orthodontic traction was applied to reposition the canine with resultant proper functioning, excellent esthetics, and good periodontal health. In this report, the surgical exposure and orthodontic repositioning of a labially impacted permanent maxillary canine in a 13-year-old female. Not only were the esthetic results concerned, but a properly functioning occlusion with excellent periodontal health was more important.
Keywords: surgical and orthodontic management, impacted maxillary canine, periodontal health, apically repositioned flap.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Sandeep Bhullar
Junior Resident
National Dental College, Derabassi
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i9.39
