Journal of PEARLDENT
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 1

Soft Tissue Surgical Considerations of Uncovering Impacted Canine - A Case Report

1Reader, Dept of Periodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan

2Head of Department, Dept of Periodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan

3Professor, Dept of Periodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan

4Post Graduate student, Dept of Periodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan

*Corresponding author: Dr. Sowmya S., Reader, Department of Periodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan.

Online Published on 18 July, 2022.

Abstract

Attached gingiva plays a critical role in maintaining gingival health. A lack of attached gingiva poses a potential risk for future periodontal problems. A timely multidisciplinary treatment approach involving periodontist and orthodontist is essential to prevent these issues.

There are various surgical approaches to expose the impacted tooth. This paper focus on two different approaches to expose the impacted canine with preserving the attached gingiva

Keywords

Attached gingiva, Impacted canine, Periodontal surgery