Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)
ISSN 1978-3728
Vol. 47 / No. 3 / Published : 2014-09
Order : 8, and page :158 - 163
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Original Article :
The management of impacted permanent canine with surgical exposure
Author :
- Syeh Brata Wijaya*1
- Rinaldi Budi utomo*2
- Departemen Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Anak, Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta - Indonesia
- Departemen Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Anak, Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta - Indonesia
Abstract :
Background: Impacted tooth is often unidentified because there is no symptom. It is found when patient is examined by dentist. The maxillary canine should be retained for strength masticatory function, esthetics and child development. Purpose: To report treatment options of impacted canine in the 13 years old child. Case: Thirteen years-old girl came to the Universitas Gadjah Mada Dental Hospital with complaints of the upper right permanent canine had not erupted, with no history of pain. Periapical radiograph showed the impacted position of tooth #13 mesioangular. The shift sketch technique radiograph showed the impacted canine located at the palatal site. Case management: Surgical exposure the upper right maxillary canine was done, followed by orthodontic treatment to direct tooth position into occlusal line. Fixed orthodontic appliance used was Roth bracket with straight wire technique. After surgery and orthodontic treatment, #13 was in normal occlusion. Conclusion:The surgical exposure followed by orthodontic treatment could be done successfully with special consideration to the patient’s age, the dental space, location of dental crowns, dental inclination, the apical root form of impacted tooth and patient cooperation.
Keyword :
Impacted, surgical exposure, orthodontic fixed appliance,
References :
Nirwan AC,(2010) Frenectomy combined with a laterally displaced pedicle graft. Indian - : J Dent Sci
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