Transmigration of an Impacted Mandibular Canine: A Report of Two Cases

Transmigration of an impacted mandibular canine is a rare entity. Published cases are scarce. The etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear. The most opted treatment is surgical extraction of the affected tooth. In this case report, we described two cases of a transmigrated and impacted mandibular canine, treated by surgical extraction. The incidence, etiology, clinical findings, investigations, and treatment options are discussed here.

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Cureus
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2024-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74444
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dental development and anomalies
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Transmigration of an Impacted Mandibular Canine: A Report of Two Cases

Himasagar Ellampalli, Veeresh Matmari, Jhansi Rani Lotavath, Avanthika Vinod
Cureus
dental development and anomalies
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Transmigration of an Impacted Mandibular Canine: A Report of Two Cases

Himasagar Ellampalli, Veeresh Matmari, Jhansi Rani Lotavath, Avanthika Vinod
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Abstract

Transmigration of an impacted mandibular canine is a rare entity. Published cases are scarce. The etiology and pathogenesis remain unclear. The most opted treatment is surgical extraction of the affected tooth. In this case report, we described two cases of a transmigrated and impacted mandibular canine, treated by surgical extraction. The incidence, etiology, clinical findings, investigations, and treatment options are discussed here.

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