Bilateral Impacted Canines — Guided Into Place with Braces
Bilateral impacted canines • Severe crowding • 4 extractions • Laser exposure • Fixed bracesWhat is it?
When there isn’t enough room in the jaw, a canine can get stuck beneath the gum and never erupt on its own — this is called an impacted canine. Here, both upper canines (13 and 23) were impacted, on top of severe crowding in a Class I bimax bite. Four premolars were removed to create the space needed, the impacted canines were carefully uncovered with a laser, and braces gently guided them down into their correct position in the arch.
How we treat it:
- Full records — X-rays, panoramic imaging & study models to locate the impacted canines
- Extraction of 4 premolars (14, 24, 34, 44) to create space
- Fixed braces placed to begin aligning the erupted teeth
- Laser exposure of both impacted canines (13, 23) to uncover them precisely
- Bracket bonded to each canine, gently guided into the arch
- Retainers to maintain the final result
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Front View
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Impacted canine
Impacted canine
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Right Side
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Impacted canine
Impacted canine
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Left Side
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Upper Arch (Occlusal View)
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Lower Arch (Occlusal View)