Introduction. Full impaction of canines, in both jaws, is a rare phenomenon.
It is usually coupled with the persistence of deciduous canines, or any other
irregularity in the dental arch. Case report. Panoramic radiograph of a
24-year-old female patient showed bilateral canine impaction in both jaws.
Due to vestibular, apical and medial position of canines in the upper jaw,
the surgical approach implied the apically positioned flap technique. The
position of impacted mandibular canines was vertical with more coronal
position relative to the upper canines, thus requiring a closed eruption
technique. Conclusion. Inadequate position of impacted canines in the bone
fully justifies the use of orthodontic-surgical treatment.