Orthodontic traction of a transmigrated mandibular canine using mini-implant: a case report and review

J Orthod. 2016 Dec;43(4):314-321. doi: 10.1080/14653125.2016.1224539. Epub 2016 Sep 22.

Abstract

The patient in this case is an 11-year-old girl, whose mandibular left canine was transmigrated. The traction to the arch was assisted by using a temporary skeletal anchorage device. After 5 months of poor response to traction, the biomechanics were re-adjusted, obtaining effective traction in to the arch in 12 months. After this period, the treatment was completed with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Keywords: Impacted teeth; orthodontic traction; transmigrated canine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cuspid*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures*
  • Orthodontic Appliances*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques*
  • Tooth, Impacted
  • Traction