How to Reduce the Chances of Impacted Canines in Phase 1 Patients

If you have a Phase 1 patient, there’s a relatively high chance of the patient developing impacted canines. In line with this, our experts here at Straight Smile Solutions are on hand to help you find out more about reducing the chances of impacted canines in Phase 1 patients.
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Risks of Impacted Canines
Impacted canines can be a major frustration for many general dentists tackling Phase 1 patients for the first time. However, there are a handful of incredibly easy ways to reduce the risks of impacted canines:
– Extract primary canines if impacted canines are a concern
– Carry out expansion as required
– Consider space consolidation of the anterior teeth
Ideally, our “My Phase 1 Smile index” can provide a valuable screening resource to accurately treat these patients. You should aim to get a screening pano for every patient at this age for impacted canines before you begin cases – even if this means you’ll need to refer to another specialist afterwards. It’s a critical aspect of standard of care, and you should always explain this to parents (even if they decide not to go ahead with further treatment).
If you need further support with learning to use the My Phase 1 Smile index or tackling these cases, don’t hesitate to contact our experts at Straight Smile Solutions.