ABSTRACT
Objective: The Objective of this case report is to surgically open and orthodontically maintain the impacted canine tooth in the maxilla. Meterial-Method: In the examination of the female patient with a chronological age of 16 years and 2 months, it was found that the primary canine tooth in the right upper jaw did not fall out, the permanent canine was impacted and there was not enough distance for the canine tooth. The treatment was started with a fixed orthodontic appliance and after sufficient distance for the canine tooth was opened, the impacted tooth area was surgically opened. A chain button was placed on the visible surface of the tooth and connected to the archwire.
Results: The permanent canine was placed in the appropriate position mesially and distally within the dental arch.
Conclusion: In the treatment of the patient, the canine tooth was restored within 8 months. Fixed orthodontic treatment will be finished after settling.
Keywordss: Impacted canine, surgery, fixed orthodontics