Surgical versus non-surgical canine exposure in the management of impacted canines in Orthodontic patients: retrospective analysis in Southern region of Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Key Points

• Surgical intervention resulted in a higher rate of successful canine exposure compared to non-surgical treatment.
• The study observed 80% success with surgical methods versus 60% with non-surgical approaches.
• Retrospective analysis utilized data from orthodontic patients in Southern Najran over five years, focusing on impacted canines.
• These findings may guide orthodontic treatment choices, suggesting the need for further examination of patient-specific outcomes.