Abstract
Transmigration is a rare and special phenomenon in that intraosseous tooth migration takes place, through the midsymphyseal or mid palatine suture. Transmigration typically affects the mandibular canines. These teeth usually remain impacted and asymptomatic but in some cases they ectopically erupt in the midline or next to the contralateral side. Transmigrated teeth can cause neurologic symptoms and pressure resorption of the adjacent teeth roots. A 15-year-old girl was referred to our clinic complaining of pain in the inferior incisives. On intraoral examination, right mandibular deciduous canine was seen to be retained. Panoramic radiograph revealed a horizontally impacted right mandibular permanent canine migrated toward the midline and located below the apices of the incisives. The tooth was surgically removed under general anesthesia. The presence of an overretained mandibular deciduous canine should always be investigated radiographically.
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