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The PDQ transmigratory mandibular canine - a lucky escape!

From Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2008 | Pages 91-93

Authors

Grant T McIntyre

BDS, FDSRCPSGlasg, MOrthRCSEd, PhD, FDSRCPSGlasg(Orth), FHEA, FDSRCSEd, FDTFed, BDS, MOrth, PhD, FDS(Orth), FDT, FHEA, Consultant/Honorary Professor in Orthodontics

Consultant Orthodontist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Dundee Dental Hospital and School, 2 Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HR, UK

Articles by Grant T McIntyre

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the amount of movement that can occur with an impacted transmigratory permanent mandibular canine in a relatively short space of time. The treatment of the case is detailed along with a discussion of the potential sequelae of such impacted teeth.

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