Original Article

Volume 2026: Volume: 5: Issue: 1

Prevalence of canine impaction in Maxillary and Mandibular arch in patients reporting for Orthodontic Treatment- A preliminary study
A.Sumathi Felicita1,Bhavani G 2

1 Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College,2Graduate Student, Saveetha Dental College

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of impacted maxillary and mandibular canine.Objective: The objective is to investicate for the incidence of maxillary and mandibular canine impaction in patients reporting to orthodontic treatment.Material and method: A total of 100 patients in the age range of 13-40 yrs, who visited for orthodontic treatment. The canine impaction was diagnosed from the Orthopantomogram (OPG ).The criterion for assessing the radiographic favorability of maxillary canine impaction for orthodontic traction was angulations of impacted canine to the midline.  Result : A total of 100 patients  were examined, out of which 7 patients has canine impaction. single canine impaction was more prevalent than the multiple canine impaction .Conclusion: The prevalence of maxillary canine impaction was found to be higher than the mandibular canine impaction.

Key words

 Canine Impaction,Radiograph, Orthopantomograph.

Financial support and sponsorship :

Nil

Conflicts of interest :

There are no conflicts of interest

How to cite this article: Sumathi et al. Prevalence of  canine impaction In Maxillary And Mandibular arch in patients reporting for orthodontic treatment- A preliminary study. Int J Oral Rehab 2026;5(1):14-16.

Address for Correspondence

Ms. Bhavani G

Address: Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai.

Email address: bhavani13@gmail.com