Ectopically erupting canines

- This is when the permanent canines are not erupting below the baby canines
- The follicle is the tissue surrounding the crown of the erupting permanent canines
- The cells of the follicle normally resorb the roots of the baby teeth to make them fall out
- If the follicle is touching the roots of the permanent teeth, permanent roots can be damaged by this process
- Creating space usually allows the ectopically erupting canines to move into a more favourable position