JOURNAL of oral health

Official Publication of Dhaka Dental College Teachers' Association

An Orthodontic Guided Closed Eruption Surgical Technique of Bilaterally Impacted Mandibular Canines in an Adult


Objectives: An impacted tooth is defined as partially or completely unerupted tooth which lies against adjacent tooth, overlying soft tissues or bone so that its further eruption is unlikely. Orthodontic treatment is planned on an individual basis after thoroughly considering the patient’s overall facial and dentoskeletal characteristics; the duration, risks, and costs of treatment; patient preferences; and the orthodontist’s experience.

 

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