Leopoldino Capelozza Filho*, Alberto Consolaro**, Mauricio de Almeida Cardoso*, Danilo Furquim Siqueira* S PECIAL A RTICLE Dental Press J Orthod 172 2011 Sept-Oct;16(5):172-205 Enamel drilling for canine traction: Advantages, disadvantages, description of surgical technique and biomechanics Introduction: The management of unerupted teeth has always been considered as a chal- lenging procedure in orthodontic practice. Within this perspective, the search for effective- ness in the procedures adopted for the management of unerupted teeth is essential, which explains the purpose of the present paper. When enamel drilling is performed, a natural structure is transfxed, which may be restored with composite material and may dispense from risky procedures such as bonding attachment technique and lasso wire technique. Ob- jective: The present paper aims to present protocols for enamel drilling for canine traction (EDCT), specifcally for maxillary canines, the most frequent teeth showing tooth position anomalies. In this paper, clinical cases with different degrees of complexities were illus- trated, and, based upon the literature review and the 30 years of expertise with high rate of clinical success, advantages and disadvantages are discussed comparing EDCT and accessory bonding for canine traction (ABCT). Abstract Keywords: Canine impaction. Tooth traction. Segmented arch mechanics. * PhD Professor, Graduate and Postgraduate Program of Specialization and Master’s Degree in Orthodontics at Sagrado Coração University - Bauru/USC. ** Full Professor of Oral Pathology, FOB-USP. Full Professor Postgraduate Program, FORP-USP. How to cite this article: Capelozza Filho L, Consolaro A, Cardoso MA, Siqueira DF. Enamel drilling for canine traction: Advantages, disadvantages, description of surgical technique and biomechanics. Dental Press J Orthod. 2011 Sept-Oct;16(5):172-205. » The authors report no commercial, proprietary, or fnancial interest in the products or companies described in this article.