Abstract
Dr. Becker's letter raises certain important questions pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment plan in the case I reported in the April issue of the AJO/DO. I do agree with Dr. Becker that from the occlusal radiographs shown, it is impossible to accurately locate the crown tip and root apex of the impacted canines. The pictures demonstrate that the long axis of the impacted teeth are parallel to the roots of the buccal teeth. It should be realized that far more radiographs were taken, including periapical and occlusal pictures taken perpendicular to the long axis of the premolar teeth. The latter radiographs were difficult to interpret because of overlapping structures but indicated that the teeth were positioned in the middle of the alveolar process above and parallel to the premolars. The pictures shown represent a limited number, as it was necessary to keep the number of illustrations at a reasonable level.
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