3D Assessment of Orthodontic Treatment Difficulty of Maxillary Impacted Canine Using KPG Index and Qualitative Bone Measurement: A Retrospective Study
Integrating the 3D-based KPG index with bone density measurements enables earlier and more accurate prediction of treatment difficulty in impacted maxillary canines, leading to better treatment planning and improved patient outcomes. How to cite this article: Mahmood KO, Omer ZQ. 3D Assessment of Orthodontic Treatment Difficulty of Maxillary Impacted Canine Using KPG Index and Qualitative Bone Measurement: A Retrospective Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(9):836-845.
Authors
- Kamran Mahmood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8643-2634)
- Zana Qadir Omer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4315-8572)
Institutions
- Hawler Medical University (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3926
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- dental development and anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81