Abstract: PURPOSE: To manage labially and mesially impacted canine by using modified vertical loop. METHODS: Five patients with unilateral labially and mesially impacted canine were included from the Department of Orthodontics, Xining First People's Hospital during 2011-2014 periods. All patients were treated by using modified vertical loop. RESULTS: The average duration of traction was 13.6 months. All impacted teeth were brought into the arch and obtained normal occlusion. CONCLUSIONS: It is an effective approach to manage the labially and mesially impacted canine by using modified vertical loop.

Key words: Impacted canine, Modified vertical loop, Orthodontic treatment