INCIDENCE OF MANDIBULAR AND MAXILLARY IMPACTED CANINES TRANSMIGRATION:A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY AIM: We attempted to determine the incidence of transmigrant maxillary and mandibular canine teeth, assess pathological changes and treatment choices.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:We planned a retrospective study based on panoramic radiographs and clinical records. Transmigrate canines (TCs) were scanned in the panoramic radiographs. When a TC was determined, age and sex, presence of primary canines, radiographic data from the adjacent teeth and treatment choice (extraction, orthodontic treatment or periodical follow-up) were taken from the patient's records.
RESULTS:We found 8 TCs (4 in maxilla, 4 in mandible) in 8 patients (4 males, 4 females). The rate of transmigration was 0.08%. Three of TCs were in the right and 5 were in the left side. None of the TCs showed pathological signs such as expansion of the dental follicle around the crown, cysts, or root resorption of adjacent teeth.
CONCLUSION:TCs are seen both in upper and lower jaws. Early detection of them can improve the prognosis and treatment outcomes. It also helps preventing the complications that may occur later on time.