Radiographic methods for locating impacted maxillary canines

Abstract

Maxillary canine impaction is a fairly common phenomenon in dental practice. Most studies indicate its palatal position. For a successful orthodontic and/or surgical therapy, it is necessary to correctly identify the impacted canine in the depth of the maxillary bone, using conventional and digital radiological investigations, each with their advantages and disadvantages. Dental practitioners must indicate the most “targeted” radiological investigation. This paper aims to review the various radiographic techniques available for determining the location of the impacted maxillary canine.