Orthodontic correction of a transposed maxillary canine and lateral incisor

Tooth transposition presents a major challenge in the correction of a malocclusion. A dental transposition is an uncommon disturbance affecting 0.4% of the population, yet the treatment difficulties make this anomaly an occurrence of orthodontic interest and a source of clinical interest. This case...

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Published in:	The Angle orthodontist Vol. 70; no. 4; p. 339
Main Author:	Maia, F A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-2000
Subjects:	Bicuspid - surgery Cephalometry Child Cuspid - abnormalities Female Humans Incisor - abnormalities Maxilla Orthodontics, Corrective - methods Reference Values Tooth Eruption, Ectopic - therapy Tooth Extraction
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Summary:	Tooth transposition presents a major challenge in the correction of a malocclusion. A dental transposition is an uncommon disturbance affecting 0.4% of the population, yet the treatment difficulties make this anomaly an occurrence of orthodontic interest and a source of clinical interest. This case report shows the unilateral transposition of a maxillary canine with a lateral incisor that was treated by orthodontically reversing the transposed tooth positions. An analysis of the clinical concerns in the treatment of this problem is presented.
ISSN:	0003-3219