Observational study on the angulation and the degree of overlap of the maxillary impacted canine

Abstract

Introduction: The multitude of clinical forms of dental impaction has led to many classification attempts, thus having to use various classification criteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the impacted permanent canines. Material and methods: Parameters measured after Stivaros and Mandall made assessments regarding the canine's angulation to the mid-sagittal plane and the degree of overlap with the root of the adjacent incisor. Results: The changes obtained regarding the used parameters used mainly noticed at female patients. The impaction of the canine has certain peculiarities depending on its location on the jaw, vestibular or oral, being identified most frequently in the second quadrant. Thus, regarding the presence of canine impaction on the two maxillaries, the frequency is higher in the upper arch. Conclusions: Managing an impacted canine can be a complex interdisciplinary approach.