Background: Impacted maxillary canines are frequently
encountered in dental practice and may present with variations in position and
root morphology. Accurate radiographic assessment is essential for proper
surgical planning; however, unusual root configurations may not always be
clearly identified preoperatively.
Case Report: A 33-year-old male patient presented with pain in
the upper right tooth region. Clinical examination revealed a missing maxillary
right canine. Cone-beam computed tomography demonstrated an impacted maxillary
right canine with apparent root dilaceration in close proximity to the adjacent
first premolar. Surgical removal was planned. Intraoperatively, the impacted
canine exhibited an unexpected root curvature encircling the root of the
adjacent premolar. Careful surgical extraction was performed while preserving
the root integrity of the premolar. The surgical site was sutured, and
postoperative healing was uneventful.
Please enter the email address corresponding to this article submission to download your certificate.

