Transmigration of a Maxillary Canine. A Case Report

Authors: Ryan, Fiona S.; Batra, Puneet; Witherow, Helen; Calvert, Mary

Source: Primary Dental Care, Volume 12, Number 2, April 2005 , pp. 70-72(3)

Publisher: Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)

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Abstract:

In the oral cavity, transmigration is defined as a tooth that crosses the mid-line by more than half its length. Following extensive literature review, it was found that, although well documented with respect to mandibular canines, there were only two publications detailing maxillary cuspid transmigration. This report presents a case of transmigration where the left maxillary canine gradually crossed the mid-line and migrated to the right side in a patient with hemifacial microsomia and cleft palate. The Mupparapu classification of the migratory pattern of the mandibular canines is discussed. Various clinical considerations, as well as guidelines for general practitioners to diagnose and manage such a condition, are also discussed.

Keywords: TRANSMIGRATION; MAXILLARY CANINE; IMPACTION; MUPPARAPU'S CLASSIFICATION

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/1355761053695121

Affiliations: 1: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK.

Publication date: 2005-04-01

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Primary Dental Care is the research journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), and the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated wholly to research in primary care dentistry. The aim of the journal is to promote academic and research aspects of primary dental care by publishing relevant peer-reviewed papers. In addition, reviews, reports of clinical cases, book reviews, opinions, summaries and abstracts of scientific meetings and news items are included.