Congenitally Missing Maxillary Primary Canines with Impacted Successors

Hypodontia is quite uncommon in the primary dentition in which lateral incisors are the most commonly missing primary teeth in the patients affected. Studies have shown that hypodontia in the primary dentition involving only maxillary canine is rare. One case of hypodontia in the primary dentition involving only maxillary canines is presented here with impacted permanent canines. In children with congenitally missing maxillary canines, the permanent dentitions may show diverse anomalies in tooth numbers, ranging from hypodontia to hyperdontia. Impaction of maxillary canines is a frequently encountered clinical problem which usually requires an interdisciplinary approach. Hence, it seems worthwhile to focus on the means of early diagnosis and treatment of this clinical situation.