Orthodontic treatment of an unerupted mandibular canine tooth in a patient with mixed dentition: A case report

Abstract

Background: The aim of this case report was to describe the surgical-orthodontic treatment of an unerupted mandibular canine tooth in a 9-year-old girl. Case presentation: A 9-year-old white girl presented with an unerupted right mandibular canine tooth. Combined surgical-orthodontic treatment was performed to correct dental impaction and to achieve good aesthetic and functional results. Conclusion: Orthodontic treatment achieved all of the required objectives.