IMPACTED MAXILLARY CENTRAL INCISOR: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

This case report describes the treatment of a patient with a vertically impacted maxillary central incisor having Class I molar relationship on either side. a 2-stage treatment plan was planned. In the first stage, enough space for the eruption of the maxillary left permanent incisor was created. The second stage included surgical exposure and traction of the impacted central incisor with a fixed orthodontic appliance. An excisional uncovering technique was needed to expose the impacted incisor. Traction was given in this exposed crown surface to achieve eruption and bring it into alignment.