As we know, impacted canine represents the major dental abnormality , Also, impaction of canine comes with many abnormalities like hypodontia and microdonita of laterals.
We have two main theories for etiology of impacted canines, Gentic theory and Eruption path theory for ( Shelden Beck, Becker, respectively), Each author supported his Owen theory.
After ideal diagnosis through different diagnostic methods according to Mitall ( through observation, palpation, and rediograph).
Ericson and Krule suppose the ideal localization method for impacted canine through horizontal parllex (SLOP Tech). Using two perapical radiographs.
Finally, we will discuss Dr. Flemming article ( How to deal with palatally impacted canine ).
I’ll measure the impact and side effects of each disimpaction method and how to overcome any complication throughout the treatment of such cases.
Objectives:
_ Methods of diagnosis of impacted canine.
_Methods of disimpaction of impacted canine.
_ Main complication during canine alignment