Guideline reviews management options for ectopic maxillary canines, highlighting dental roles in care.
Ectopia of the maxillary permanent canine requires early recognition and timely management. General dental practitioners play a key role in detection, investigation, and referral. This article reviews normal canine development, clinical red flags, and radiographic assessment. Evidence for interceptive extraction of a primary canine to encourage spontaneous alignment of a palatally displaced canine, as well as alternative management options, are discussed.
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