Asymptomatic bilateral maxillary and mandibular impacted permanent canines: serendipity in dental outpatient department

ciduous canines were found on the right side.(Fig. 1, 2) There was previous history of extraction of maxillary and mandibular deciduous canines on the left side 2 months prior. Radiographic investigation using orthopantomogram was carried out and showed bilateral maxillary and mandibular impacted permanent canines.(Fig. 3) There were no associated odonDear Editor, Detailed radiographic study using orthopantomograms to determine the frequency of impacted teeth and categorization of impacted canines is present in the literature. This letter calls attention to a case of asymptomatic bilateral maxillary and mandibular impacted permanent canines in a 10-yearold Indian boy who visited our dental department for removal of corner milk teeth on the right upper and lower arches. On clinical examination, retained maxillary and mandibular deLETTER TO THE EDITOR