Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Jan 2006)

Bilateral Transmigration of Impacted Mandibular Canines - A Rare Case Report

  • Suwarna B Dargore,
  • S S Degvekar,
  • R R Bhowate,
  • A D Indurkar

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 1
pp. 62 – 63

Abstract

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Pre-eruptive migration of a tooth across the midline is termed "transmigration". This condition occurs with mandibular canines only. In this article, a rare case of bilateral transmigration of mandibular canines along with horizontally impacted maxillary canines is discussed.

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