Canine exposure: open or closed?. (27th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Camilleri, Simon
• Is Part Of: European journal of orthodontics. Volume 43:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 506
• Page End: 507
• Publication Date: 2021-08-27
• Subjects: Orthodontics -- Periodicals; 617.643
• DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjab028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0141-5387

Abstract

Summary: Evidence for open or closed exposure of palatally displaced canines is equivocal, but this study sheds light on new facets which may influence the method of choice. The aim of this article is to give a short perspective on this field, highlight the merits of a study published in this issue of the European Journal of Orthodontics by Björksved et al. the study, place the findings into context and show how it may influence clinical practice.