Unusual transmigration of canines – report of two cases in a family

Resumo

Transmigration is pre-eruptive migration of tooth
across the midline. The etiology of this rare anomaly is unknown.
Transmigration is largely related to mandibular canines. Although
maxillary canine transmigrations are found in the literature,
they are still a rare entity. Objective: The aim of the present
paper is to report two cases of unusual transmigrations of
canines in two immediate members of a family and to report
the first case of simultaneous transmigration of maxillary and
mandibular canines in an Indian adolescent. Case report: A
rare case of simultaneous transmigration of maxillary and
mandibular canine in Indian adolescent along with bilateral
transmigration of mandibular canines in her father is described
here. Conclusion: Transmigration of canines in two immediate
members of family needs to be further studied for familial
occurrence of transmigration.