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I have an impacted canine. last june my orthodontist sent me to a maxillo to expose the canine and remove both premolars. now the ortho says the impacted canine is stuck. i should remove it and get an implant. i want to save the canine. please help?
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Not sure why the canine cannot be moved. Extraction would probably involve bone grafting to rebuild the surgical site. This requires further discussion with your orthodontist
Answered 3/20/2021
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Try subluxation first. It is possible to shift a tooth and stimulate i to be more amenable to orthodntics by looseningit first and then letting it sit for for about three weeks. Low pressure, 6- 7 grams should start it moving again. It is worth a try.
Answered 3/22/2021
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