These potential complications, as well as others that will be detailed later, emphasize the need for close observation of the development and eruption of these teeth during “routine” periodic dental examination of the growing child.
It is estimated that in 0.71% of children in the 10–13 year age group, permanent incisors have resorbed because of the ectopic eruption of maxillary canines.[12] On the other hand, the presence of the impacted canine may cause no untoward effects during the lifetime of the person.