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Management of Impacted Maxillary Canines and Implant Placement: A Novel Classification System

  • By

  • Dhevamadhini Sundar

  • Mauricio Lopez

  • Chih Hao Shyu

  • Yung Cheng Paul Yu

  • Richard D. Trushkowsky

  • Sang-Choon Cho

  • March 1, 2026

  • 11 min

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    Impacted maxillary canines pose significant esthetic and functional challenges, necessitating a collaborative approach among dental specialists.

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    A novel classification system categorizes management strategies for impacted canines into three distinct classes based on clinical presentation.

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    Class 1 involves extraction of the impacted canine followed by implant placement when adjacent teeth are not at risk.

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    Class 2 entails implant placement through the root of the impacted canine when extraction risks damage to adjacent teeth.

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    Class 3 recommends using a conventional bridge when extraction is not feasible due to anatomical proximity or other complications.

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Management of Impacted Maxillary Canines and Implant Placement: A Novel Classification System

  • by Dhevamadhini Sundar, Mauricio Lopez, Chih Hao Shyu, Yung Cheng Paul Yu, Richard D. Trushkowsky, Sang-Choon Cho

  • March 1, 2026

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