Surgical exposure of impacted teeth

This patient's right upper canine doesn't want to erupt

A surgical exposure is performed, and a chain is bonded to the tooth

The tooth is pulled into its final position

This same patient's left upper canine also doesn't want to erupt, but this time it's stuck closer to the palate

A surgical exposure is performed, and a chain is bonded to the tooth

The tooth is pulled into its final position

*Patient consent obtained for all images and radiographs