The Effect of Surgical Interventions to Assist Orthodontic Movement of Impacted Maxillary Canines

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Palatal or Mid-alveolar impacted canine.
• •2. There is no previous orthodontic treatment.
• •3. Healthy periodontal tissues and good oral health (i.e., Plaque Index is less or equal to 1 according to Loe and Silness(1963)).
• •4. No consumption of any drug that may interfere with the tooth movement (Cortisone, NSAIDs, …).
• •5. Mild or no crowding in the upper jaw.
• •6. No history of previous trauma to the maxillofacial region or surgical interventions.