The treatment of an impacted canine related with a miniplate inserted for mandibular fracture.
- Author:
Sang Hee HWANG
1
;
Hyo Sang PARK
;
Tae Geon KWON
;
Ki Young NAM
;
Jong Bae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, Dong-San Medical Center, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Dongsan-Dong 194, Jung-Gu, Daegu, Korea. hsh99@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Impacted mandibular canine;
Miniplate;
Fracture
- MeSH:
Child;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Mandibular Fractures*;
Tooth, Impacted;
Traction
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
2005;35(2):148-152
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
This case report describes the treatment of an impacted tooth in relation to pediatric mandibular fracture. A 10-year-old girl presented with an impacted mandibular canine related with a miniplate in the left mandibular body area. An ordinary surgical traction ended in failure. Good occlusion was established by removal of the miniplate. It would be considered important to make an exact diagnosis of the cause and remove the mechanical obstruction instantly for successful orthodontic treatment of an impacted tooth.
