MindMap | Canine Impactions

Impaction of maxillary and mandibular canines is a frequently encountered clinical problem, the treatment of which usually requires an interdisciplinary approach. Surgical exposure of the impacted tooth and the complex…

Mind Map

By Dr. Mahmoud H. Al-Johani

Impaction of maxillary and mandibular canines is a frequently encountered clinical problem, the treatment of which usually requires an interdisciplinary approach. Surgical exposure of the impacted tooth and the complex orthodontic mechanisms that are applied to align the tooth into the arch may lead to varying amounts of damage to the supporting structures of the tooth, not to mention the long treatment duration and the financial burden to the patient. (Ref.)

Our mindmap highlights the following points:

Etiology

Incidence

Diagnosis of impacted canines

Why it’s a problem?

Complication after surgery

Postoperative care

Technique of Surgical treatment

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Mindmap was created by: Dr. Nejoud Al-Amri using mindmeister app.

Helpful links:

SD Dental MindMapping Project, a Collaborative Work.

List of our Dental MindMaps

The MindMap Project

OPG  is courtesy of : http://www.nycdentalassociates.com/

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