Impacted teeth may be present in different places in the patient’s oral environment. There are two types of impacted teeth, impacted canines, and impacted wisdom teeth. Implanted wisdom teeth are more common in many people and require surgery if needed. In this article, we are going to introduce you to the issues surrounding impacted canines.
Concealed canines are dental abnormalities that affect the appearance and shape of the tooth bite and arch. This is also due to the fact that the canines are the most primitive teeth that are placed on top of each other when the jaws are paired. Therefore, they are impressive in appearance.
Fangs are usually found in people in the upper jaw, otherwise these teeth can be seen in the arch of the tooth and above the root of the tooth.
Incubation of canines (especially in the maxilla) is a common clinical event. In addition to the delicate appearance caused by the absence of canines in the mouth, there is always a risk of lesions such as cysts or tumors for impacted teeth. This anomaly is more common in women than men and only 2% of people will suffer from this anomaly.
One-third of canine occlusions are found in the labial region and two-thirds in the palatal region.
Tooth occlusion in the maxilla is much more common than occlusion in the mandible and can be said to be twice as common in the maxilla. It should be noted that impacted teeth are available in two forms, labial and palatal, which are briefly defined below:
If the canine teeth are in the upper jaw and in the outer part and towards the jaw, it is called labial.
This is when the canines in the upper jaw, located in the palate, are known as the palatal.
Causes of canine occlusion
The occlusion of the maxillary canine can be towards the cheek (labial) or towards the tongue (palatal). In labial cases, the most common known etiology is the lack of dental arch space, while in palatal cases, deviation of the evolutionary path of the canine bud is the most likely cause of the anomaly.
Orthodontists recommend that a general radiograph be taken at the age of 7 to check for tooth growth and future abnormalities.
In most cases, the main cause of latent tooth growth is the lack of sufficient space in the jaw. To open the jaw space, you can see an orthodontist to use an expander for treatment.
If not diagnosed early, surgery may sometimes be needed to remove the obstructed teeth to make room for the canine.
To diagnose tooth occlusion, your specialist will refer you for an x-ray and x-ray. If the following conditions are found on the radiograph, treatment should be sought:
– Absence of bony protrusion of the canine tooth
– Existence of a bulge in the palate and maxilla
– Abnormal growth and displacement
– No permanent canine growth and deciduous tooth retention until 13 years old
– Treatment of impacted canines
If treated and diagnosed early, no further surgery or treatment is needed.