Diagnosis of Impacted Maxillary Canine in Children

Abstract

Diagnosis of Impacted Maxillary Canine in Children

Sutad Treesoonrat DDS

Dental section, Ladkrabangkrugtep Hospital

Maxillary permanent canine is the second most common tooth having problem of impaction after the mandibular third permanent molar. The etiology is uncertain. Two hypotheses have been proposed: the guidance and the genetic theories. At present, the dentist can early predict the impaction of the maxillary canine by various radiographic imagings. This could be achieved as early as 8 years of age leading to a timely treatment planning which would consequently decrease a complicated treatment, side effects, treatment time, and expected cost of treatment.

Vajira Med J 2009 ; 53 : 109 - 113