Transmigration of mandibular canines - A review of the literature and a report of five cases

Abstract

Transmigration of the mandibular canine is very uncommon, the etiology of which isn't clear. A cuspid is classified as "transmigrated" when it cross the mid-line. We present five instances of transmigrated mandibular canines together with an audit of the writing etiology, clinical highlights, treatment alternatives, case reports and conclusion at the end.

Incidence of impacted mandibular canine: A case report

“…In scenarios of impacted mandibular canines, the presence of pressure demineralization of adjacent tooth roots, periodontal disorders, or other feasible foci for the spread of infection, prosthetic issues, malposition of the mandibular incisors, and neuralgic manifestations have been embedded as indications for surgical treatment. [13] Tumours, cysts, and odontomes can evoke tooth malpositioning, if they are in the path of eruption of the tooth. [7] An orthopantomogram is best suited for locating any malposition or ectopic position of the impacted tooth placed at the inferior border of mandible.…”