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Bilaterally impacted maxillary canines and multiple missing teeth: a challenging adult case
Author(s) -
Mesotten K,
Naert I,
Van Steenberghe D,
Willems G
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
orthodontics and craniofacial research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.664
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1601-6343
pISSN - 1601-6335
DOI - 10.1111/j.1601-6343.2004.00313.x
Subject(s) - impaction , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , maxillary canine , molar , malocclusion , endosseous implants , maxilla , implant , osseointegration , surgery
Structured Abstract Authors – Mesotten K, Naert I, van Steenberghe D, Willems G Objectives – Orthodontic correction of bilateral maxillary canine impaction with agenesis of the lower second premolars and extraction of the lower first molars in an adult patient. Methods – After surgical exposure, the canines were relocated in the arch by means of immediate orthodontic traction. Endosseous Brånemark system ® implants were inserted in the lower jaw with a double purpose: stabilization of orthodontic anchorage and prosthetic tooth replacement. Results – Closure of the edentulous space in the lower arch was accomplished by a multidisciplinary approach while orthodontic correction of the initial malocclusion was achieved. Conclusion – Implants provided anchorage control for tooth movement and created the possibility of prosthetic rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary treatment approach.