الفهرس 
Eruption pathway
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Abstract
The impacted maxillary canine is a common problem in orthodontic practice. Its exact etiology is unknown but it is suggested to be a multifactorial process in its etiology. The treatment of the impacted canine usually involves surgery and orthodontic treatment. Although this treatment option is successful in most of cases, it also has several drawbacks like bone loss, injury to the periodontal tissues and sometimes recession. Also orthodontic treatment using fixed appliances has several disadvantages as increase the accumulation of plaque which subsequently increases the risk for caries and periodontal problems. Early diagnosis of the problem allows early interceptive measures like extraction of the deciduous canine with or without the use of headgear . This treatment option allows redirection of the maxillary canine to erupt in its normal position . This has the advantage of not exposing the patient to the surgery and the prolonged orthodontic treatment procedures and subsequently subsides the drawbacks of both of them.