Background: Maxillary canine impaction is frequently associated with morphological
variations of adjacent lateral incisors. However, the role of root volume
remains inadequately explored.
Aim: To evaluate and compare the root volume of maxillary lateral incisors
adjacent to impacted canines and to assess its correlation with impaction
severity.
Materials and
Methods: A retrospective
cross-sectional CBCT study was conducted on 24 patients with unilateral
impacted maxillary canines. Root length and volume were measured using
standardized volumetric segmentation. Impaction severity was assessed using the
KPG index. Intergroup comparisons were performed using paired t-tests, and
correlations were evaluated using Spearman’s coefficient.
Results: Lateral incisors adjacent to impacted canines demonstrated
significantly reduced root length and volume compared to the contralateral side
(p < 0.05). A significant negative correlation was observed between KPG
score and root volume.
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