Implant Treatment to Replace Over-Retained Deciduous Maxillary Canines - Scorecard - MDSpire

Implant Treatment to Replace Over-Retained Deciduous Maxillary Canines

A multi-procedural approach is used to correct defect, restore function, and improve esthetics.

  • By

  • Fred A. Puccio

  • ROBERT J DEFALCO

  • AMY PARSOL

  • Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS

  • January 1, 2026

  • 18 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Implant Treatment to Replace Over-Retained Deciduous Maxillary Canines

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients with congenitally missing maxillary canines, particularly in the Asian population, including both males and females.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Add a highlight on the importance of patient-specific treatment planning.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use radiographs (e.g., CBCT) to confirm absence of permanent canines and assess root resorption.

Management

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Multi-procedural approach involving orthodontics, extraction, grafting, and implant placement, applicable to the defined patient population.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Consider custom-made grafts only if cost and experience justify their use; provide rationale for their potential benefits.

        References

        Original Source(s)

        Implant Treatment to Replace Over-Retained Deciduous Maxillary Canines

        • by Fred A. Puccio, ROBERT J DEFALCO, AMY PARSOL, Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS

        • January 1, 2026

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