ABSTRACT
Objectives & Aims Canine impaction is one of the anomalies that should be considered by clinicians in detail. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, prevalence, patterns & potential distribution of impacted maxillary canine teeth stratified by gender ,location (RT or LT) , unilateral or bilateral. This study also aims to evaluate the possible relationship between impacted Maxillary canines with large dentigerous cysts in maxilla Methods The study was carried out in the department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery .patients were referred from oral medicine, radiology department with the symptom of swelling, pain, discharge or missing canines & retained deciduous canines. After examination of panoramic radiographs & clinical symptoms diagnosis was made, associated symptoms like pain, swelling, number, localization (RT/LT) age & sex, retained deciduous teeth, root resorption of adjacent teeth was also noted The included sample consisted of 100 patients diagnosed with canine impactions / transmigrated canines on clinical examination & panoramic radiographs. Age ranged from 18 to 50 years. 59.61% females 40.38% males. 60.22%maxilla,46.70% mandible.63.17% unilateral, 36.3% bilateral,. ConclusionThe early detection of impacted maxillary canine teeth is crucial for successful treatment, therefore demographic studies are important & should be managed to prevent complications.