Assessment of the Trabecular Bone Microstructure Surrounding Impacted Maxillary Canines Using Fractal Analysis on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Images

According to the results of our study, there is an association between the position of the impacted canine and trabecular bone density. An increased trabecular bone density may play a role in the etiology of buccally impacted canines. Clinicians should consider anchorage planning, and appropriate force level, during the forced eruption of buccally impacted canines with high surrounding bone density, to minimize undesirable movements and achieve optimal treatment outcomes.