Treatments of impacted teeth

Abstract

Impacted teeth – a widespread problem of orthodontic patients. The word impacted is derived from the Latin word “impactus” which means cessation of eruption caused by a physical barrier due to an abnormal mechanical condition. According to WHO an impacted tooth is one which is partially or completely prevented from reaching its normal position and is positioned against bone, soft tissue or another tooth, which makes further eruption unlikely. Maxillary canines are the second most commonly impacted teeth, with third molars being the most common. The aim is to provide effective treatment of impacted canines, which includes orthodontic treatment to alleviate issues and restore oral health.