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Orthodontic treatment of an unerupted mandibular canine tooth in a patient with mixed dentition: a case report.

Authors :
Dinoi, Maria Teresa
Marchetti, Enrico
Garagiola, Umberto
Caruso, Silvia
Mummolo, Stefano
Marzo, Giuseppe
Source :
Journal of Medical Case Reports. 6/10/2016, Vol. 10, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

<bold>Background: </bold>The aim of this case report was to describe the surgical-orthodontic treatment of an unerupted mandibular canine tooth in a 9-year-old girl.<bold>Case Presentation: </bold>A 9-year-old white girl presented with an unerupted right mandibular canine tooth. Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment was performed to correct dental impaction and to achieve good aesthetic and functional results.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>Orthodontic treatment achieved all of the required objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17521947
Volume :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116259538
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-016-0923-6