West China Journal of Stomatology

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Displacement of impacted mandibular canine: A case r epor t

MEI Li, GUO Jun, CHEN Yang- xi   

  1. Dept. of Orthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2008-08-25 Revised:2008-08-25 Online:2008-08-20 Published:2008-08-20
  • Contact: CHEN Yang- xi,Tel:028- 85503477

Abstract:

The long distance displacement of canine is a rare phenomenon in orthodontic clinic. Its related clinical epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment methods are briefly summarized, and a case of mandibular canine displaced in chin is reported.

Key words: canine, tooth displacement, mandibular