ORTHODONTIC AND SURGICAL DISINCLUSION OF AN IMPACTED ANKYLOSED CUSPID: A CASE REPORT

P. Faccioni, M. Marchiori, P. Pancera, S. Bazzanella and D. Bertossi

Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatric and Gynecology, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

Correspondence to:
Dario Bertossi, MD
Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatric and Gynecology,
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,
University of Verona,
Verona, Italy
e-mail: dario.bertossi@univr.it

Received: 23 February 2017 Accepted: 28  March  2017

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ABSTRACT

Dental ankylosis is defined as the alveolar bone’s fusion with dentin or cement. Maxillary cuspids are important teeth both in terms of aesthetics and function. A cuspid’s eruptive failure probability is estimated to be 1-3%. In most cases, the crown surgical exposure of the impacted cuspid is carried out after the orthodontic treatment start, when the dental alignment is obtained, as the canine space is obtained. Usually, immediately after surgery, the orthodontist begins to direct the element towards its natural location. However, these mechanics are not always successful. In this case, another option is possible. Here we report a case of canine autotransplant performed to bring an ankylosed impacted upper cuspid into the dental arch.

KEYWORDS: cuspid, impacted, tooth, movement, ankylosis