Extraction of the upper central incisor and spontaneous eruption of an impacted canine: Case report

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Impacted Canine, Root Resorption, Orthodontics, Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Impacted maxillary canines are among the most frequent eruptive disorders in orthodontics, often leading to root resorption of adjacent incisors and functional or esthetic complications.

Objective: To describe a clinical case of an impacted right maxillary canine associated with severe root resorption of the central incisor, its surgical management, and therapeutic decision.

Case report: A patient presented with mobility of the right maxillary central incisor (11). Radiographic examination revealed severe root resorption of 11 caused by the ectopic eruption path of the right maxillary canine (13). Extraction of 11 was performed, and spontaneous eruption of 13 was allowed. Clinical and radiographic follow-up showed favorable eruptive progress.

Conclusions: Early diagnosis of impacted canines is crucial to prevent severe resorption of adjacent teeth. Therapeutic decisions must be individualized, balancing surgical intervention and the potential for spontaneous eruption.

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2025-12-30

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González-Guerra M, Cundú-Zayas AF, Calvo-Pérez D. Extraction of the upper central incisor and spontaneous eruption of an impacted canine: Case report. MedEst [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 30 [cited 2026 Mar. 1];5:e467. Available from: https://revmedest.sld.cu/index.php/medest/article/view/467

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