Concomitant occurrence of canine transmigration and symmetrical agenesis of incisors – A case report

Abstract

Transmigration of mandibular canine is an unusual phenomenon characterized by movement of the impacted canine crossing the mandibular midline. Mandibular canine are rarely found impacted in a horizontal position in the mandible. Most of the time, this entity occurred as an isolated finding. However there are reports showing association of dentigerous cyst and a hyperdontia. The purpose of this report is to present a case of transmigrated canine associated with agenesis of mandibular both central incisors which is not reported previously.

Idiopathic Congenital Agenesis of Primary Teeth: A Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature

“…as well as some orthodontic tooth movement in more severe cases. 39 Nagaveni et al 40 reported a rare occurrence of concomitant occurrence of canine transmigration and symmetrical agenesis of mandibular permanent incisors.…”