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SURGERY OF LABIALLY IMPACTED CANINE & ORTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT – A CASE REPORT
Anuv Hrishi Phukan, Sushil Singh, Apoorva Bajaj, Sravanthi Vuppu, Mayank Aggarwal, Himanshu Thukral* and Abhigyan Kumar
ABSTRACT Maxillary canines are one of the most common teeth that are impacted among patients seeking orthodontic treatment. Depending on the position of these impacted teeth, various surgical techniques have been employed for their exposure. His primary goal of surgical phase is to provide the means for correct position of orthodontic anchorage. Additionally, the technique used must ensure favorable tissue anatomy that will permit long -term maintenance of periodontal health. In the present case, a labially impacted maxillary left canine was surgically exposed using an apically positioned flap. Orthodontic extrusion was carried out further. Keywords: Impacted Maxillary Canines, Apically Positioned Flap, Attached Gingiva, Mucogingival Interceptive Surgery. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |