Quintessence International
Volume 39, Issue 9, 2008, Pages 767-770

Extraoral removal of a transmigrant mandibular canine associated with a dentigerous cyst (Article)

Cemil Buyukkurt M. , Aras M.H.* , Caglaroglu M.
  • a Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
  • b Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey
  • c Department of Orthodontics, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey

Abstract

Although the maxillary permanent canine is frequently misplaced, misplacement of the mandibular canine is a comparatively rare event. Pre-eruptive migration of a tooth across the midline is called transmigration. This condition has not been reported for teeth other than canines. Dentigerous cysts can involve any tooth, but mandibular canines are rarely affected like premolars and molars. Odontogenic cysts associated with impacted teeth are usually removed through an intraoral approach. However, on rare occasion, an extraoral approach is required to remove these lesions. A case of transmigrant mandibular canine associated with a dentigerous cyst that required an extraoral submental approach for removal is presented.

Author Keywords

Extraoral approach Dentigerous cyst Transmigrant canine

Index Keywords

canine tooth male tooth disease Cuspid pathology periodontal disease Cutaneous Fistula Humans Tooth Migration mandible teratoma Dentigerous Cyst Article human adult neck Tooth, Impacted skin fistula
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ISSN: 00336572
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English