Saudi Dent J. 2026 Jan 27;38(2):12. doi: 10.1007/s44445-025-00116-w.
ABSTRACT
Canine teeth are essential to dentofacial aesthetics and functional harmony. When impacted they impair both form and function leading to psychological distress and poor health-related quality of life. This study investigates the approaches to managing impacted canines in the southern region of Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was a retrospective study with data collection from Najran Specialty Regional Dental Center in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 2020 to 2024. Clinical record data extracted include age, sex, radiographs, position of impacted canine, location of impacted canine and management protocol. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for IOS Version 25 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp). P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total of 98 patients comprising 44 males (44.9%) and 54 females (55.1%) with impacted canines were managed during the study period. Age ranged from 13 to 30 years with mean ± SD age of 19.3 ± 3.3 years. Age group 16-20 years were in the majority (56 (57.1%)) while age group 26-30 were the least (3 (3.1%)). The majority of the impacted canines were located in the maxilla (85 (86.7%). Considering, management protocol, the majority (57 (58.2%)) of the patients with impacted canine were treated by non-surgical canine exposure. Most of our patients are young adults with the majority having maxillary canine impaction in the palatal location. Our favorite option is non-surgical canine exposure. Treatment durations ranges from two to four years with the majority in the 2.5 to 3 years.
PMID:41591704 | DOI:10.1007/s44445-025-00116-w
