Reply to: letter to the editor about the article published in Clinical Oral Investigations tilted: impacted and transmigrated mandibular canines: an analysis of 3D radiographic imaging data (Bertl MH, Frey C, Bertl K, Giannis K, Gahleitner A, Strbac GD (2018) Clin Oral Investig, doi: 10.1007/s00784-018-2342-0

Treatment of Mandibular Impacted Canine in a Patient with Class II Division 1 Malocclusion with “Reverse Pin”: A Case Report

“…Undoubtedly, orthodontic traction is a complex strategy, but it proves to be the most efficient therapy for achieving a correct dentoalveolar relationship. In our case, maintaining proper anchorage control was crucial, utilizing a lingual arch and lace backs without the need for mini screws [26]. Although miniscrews have several advantages in anchorage management, special attention has been focused on preserving periodontal health [30,31].…”

“…Based on the scientific literature [26,27], when there is insufficient space for mandibular canine eruption, surgical extraction is the most commonly performed treatment [22]. In this case, we aimed to preserve the deciduous canine as long as possible by restoring it and simulating a permanent canine with a composite buildup.…”