Impacted Canine in the Third Decade of Life: An Overview of Management Options
Abstract
Impacted maxillary canines present unique challenges when diagnosed during the third decade of life. Treatment options include surgical exposure with orthodontic traction, auto transplantation, extraction with prosthetic replacement, and observation only. Success rates decline with advancing age, particularly beyond the age of 30 years. The treatment duration is significantly prolonged compared to that in adolescents, and complications such as ankylosis become more prevalent. Clinicians must carefully evaluate patient-specific factors, including tooth position, root development, and patient preferences, when selecting optimal management strategies for this age group.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dental Trauma and Treatments
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
dental development and anomalies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- EAS Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 19–21
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN