
Orthodontic management of impacted canines can be a very complex and requires a carefully planned interdisciplinary approach. The surgical orthodontic treatment of impacted canines is aimed at bringing the tooth into its correct position in the dental arch without causing periodontal damage. Various forms of inter-arch and intra-arch mechanics have been developed for the eruption of impeded and impacted teeth. The availability of newer materials with variable modulus and variable transition temperature has stimulated the development of various appliances designs with newer materials and configurations for alignment of impacted canines.