New technique for impacted upper canine teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a new method to expose an upper canine tooth that is stuck behind the other teeth (palatally impacted). If you have one impacted canine on one side and it's not too high or angled, this study may compare a newer, less invasive exposure technique to the standard approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have one upper canine tooth that is stuck behind the other teeth on the roof of your mouth (palatally impacted)
- The impacted tooth is in sector 2, 3, or 4 (moderate position, not too far forward)
- The angle of the impacted tooth is less than 45 degrees
- You have not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before
- You do not have a cleft lip/palate or any syndrome that affects facial growth
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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