Prevalence and pattern of impacted canines in Najran, South Western Saudi Arabian population

Background: The canine plays an important role in dentofacial aesthetics and function. It supports the base of the alar and upper lip, which are necessary for smile aesthetics. When impacted, these functions are lost, leading to low self-esteem and overall poor health-related quality of life. This s...

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Main Authors: Bandar Alyami, Ramat Braimah, Saeed Alharieth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905219306820