University- A Retrospective Study

An impacted tooth is “a tooth that cannot, or will not, erupt into its normal functioning positions, and is, therefore, pathologic and requires treatment”. Any permanent tooth in the dental arch can be impacted, but the teeth most frequently involved in a descending order are the mandibular and maxillary third molar, the maxillary canines, the mandibular and maxillary second premolar, and maxillary central incisors. The frequency of maxillary canine impaction is significantly higher than that of mandibular canines. Most common indications for the removal of impacted canines among individuals include aesthetics and correction of malocclusion. Moreover, data regarding the prevalence of impacted canine teeth and the role of various factors influencing the morbidity associated with these teeth among Saudi population has not yet been established. The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence of impacted canine teeth among Saudi population reporting to the College of Dentistry, King Khali