Surgical procedure of impacted mandibular canine- case report

Failure of tooth eruption into the oral cavity, whether due to insufficient space or the presence of an obstruction blocking its eruption path, may result in various conditions such as impaction, transmigration, retention, or malposition/displacement.
The occurrence of impaction and/or non-eruption of mandibular canines is uncommon, with prevalence rates ranging from 0.05% to 0.4%. There are two primary methods for performing corticotomy: the open and closed methods.
The aim of this case presentation is to illustrate the closed corticotomy method performed on an impacted mandibular canine, which is considered a rare occurrence. This case report involves a 17-yearold girl who underwent a closed surgical approach to corticotomy, with a brace placed during the intervention. Postoperative examinations were conducted on the second and seventh days, during which the
sutures were removed. The postoperative course was uneventful, with no complications such as pain, redness, or edema.
The closed surgical approach to corticotomy is a minimally invasive technique with minimal side effects.
Key words: corticotomy, eruption, alveolar ridge, impacted canine, braces.