Clinical practice guidelines: management of the palatally ectopic canine

UNSPECIFIED, ed. Clinical practice guidelines: management of the palatally ectopic canine. 2nd ed. Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) . Oral Health Technology Section, Putrajaya, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0769-56-1 (2016)



Abstract

The maxillary canine plays a vital role in the functional aspect of the occlusion. It has a long root and good bony support and is often referred to as the cornerstone of the maxillary arch. Missing or impacted canine will affect the function and aesthetic appearance of the smile. An impacted tooth can be defined as the failure of a tooth to erupt within the specified time. An impacted canine is a canine that is prevented from erupting into its normal functional position by bone, tooth or fibrous tissue. Palatally ectopic canine (PEC) is defined as the developmental dislocation of the upper canine to a palatal site often resulting in tooth impaction requiring surgical and orthodontic treatments.

Item Type: Book
Keywords: Maxillary canine, Surgical treatment, children
Taxonomy: By Subject > Medicine > Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Local Content Hub: Subjects > Medicine
Depositing User: Farleen Azrina Zamberi
Date Deposited: 27 Jun 2022 09:23
Last Modified: 07 Sep 2022 03:20
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