International Journal of Dentistry Research 2021; 6(2): 30-32 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2021.6202
Bilateral Transmigration of impacted maxillary canines - Kissing Canines- Case study
Hana Al Kiyumi1 , P.S Viswapurna2 , Mohammad Zeinalddin3
1. Department of Orthodontics, Oman Dental College, Muscat, Oman
2. Consultant and Head of Orthodontics, Oman Dental College, Muscat, Oman
3. Craniofacial Orthodontist, Mohammad Orthodontic Center - Senior lecturer and Course Coordinator, Oman Dental College, Muscat, Oman
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 9th June, 2021 / Accepted: 7th July, 2021 / Published : 30th August, 2021
An un-erupted permanent canine crossing the midline is called transmigration and is considered to be an unusual event.1 The incidence of maxillary canine impaction ranges between 0.8–2.8%. The proper diagnosis of the transmigrated canines is achieved by radiographic evaluation. In this case report a rare phenomenon of bilateral impacted and migrated maxillary canines in a kissing position is discussed.
Impaction, Transmigration, Maxillary canine, Kissing canines, Orthodontics
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