K M. Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Pipariya, Waghodia, vadodara, Gujarat, India
Corresponding author email: drharshiljoshi11@gmail.com
Article Publishing History
Received: 28/03/2021
Accepted After Revision: 26/05/2021
Transmigration of Canines is a rare occurrence. The prevalence of transmigration varies between 0.1 to 0.34%. The teeth commonly involved with transmigration are mandibular canines. Transmigration of maxillary canines is infrequent with very few cases published in the literature. The transmigrated tooth frequently drifts mesially and migrates to the contra lateral side of the arch. Transmigration can be asymptomatic or cause root, malalignment and neural abnormalities. It is usually associated with a retained deciduous tooth or agenesis of adjacent teeth. In this case series we report seven cases of transmigration of canines encountered during orthodontic treatment among which one case involved the maxilla. Panoramic radiograph is an indispensable tool in early diagnosis of transmigration and should be advised in cases of retained deciduous or missing teeth for appropriate patient management Cone beam computed tomography can aid in assessing three-dimensional location, labial and lingual displacement and root resorption in transmigration cases.
Prevalence of Transmigration, Maxillary Canines, Cone Beam.