HOW AND WHY TO EXTRACT IMPACTED CANINES? MULTIDISCIPLINARY BEST PRACTICES FOR DENTISTRY

A. Rosa¹_, S. Casella², R. De Angelis¹ and C. Arcuri²

¹Materials for Sustainable Development, Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, Dentistry, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy;
²Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

Correspondence to:
Alessio Rosa, DDS
Materials for Sustainable Development,
Department of Chemical Science and Technologies and Dentistry,
University of Tor Vergata,
Rome, Italy
e.mail: alessio.rosa.21@alumni.uniroma2.eu

Received:  14 July 2023 Accepted: 28 August 2023

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ABSTRACT

                 Surgical extraction of impacted canines represents a significant challenge for dentistry. It is a relatively frequent clinical problem whose management, more often than not, requires a multidisciplinary approach. Surgical exposure of the impacted canine or the complex orthodontic mechanics applied to realign the tooth in the arch can frequently lead to complications involving the supporting tissues, not to mention the lengthy treatment times and high costs imposed on patients. In the face of this, it is worth emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to intervene effectively and as soon as possible. This clinical case combines concepts and tips, such as the prevalence, etiology, and classification of impacted canines, and describes the different clinical management options that can help solve the problem.

KEYWORDS: impacted canine, oral surgery, jaws