Orthodontic treatment of a transmigrated mandibular canine: a case report
Abstract
Background
Intraosseous migration of a lower canine across the midline is a rare dental anomaly. The treatment options include: forced eruption of the unerupted tooth using orthodontic traction, autotransplantation, extraction followed by prosthetic replacement.
Aim
To report the management of a transmigrated lower right canine.
Method
The treatment involved surgical, orthodontic and cosmetic dental treatment. No permanent teeth were extracted.
Results
The transmigrated canine was placed between the left central and lateral incisors and the crown recontoured to simulate a lateral incisor. An acceptable aesthetic and functional outcome was gained.
Conclusion
Transmigration is a rare dental condition that can be treated successfully with a collaborative effort from several dental disciplines.
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