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Transpositions of maxillary teeth.

P Shanmuhasuntharam1, Y L Thong

  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore Dental Journal
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Tooth transposition, a rare eruption anomaly where adjacent teeth swap positions, was studied in nine patients with maxillary transposition. The study reviews existing literature on transposition causes and characteristics.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Tooth transposition is an uncommon dental anomaly.
  • It involves adjacent teeth erupting into each other's normal positions.
  • This condition can present diagnostic and treatment challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on nine cases of maxillary tooth transposition.
  • To review the literature concerning the etiology and characteristics of tooth transposition.
  • To enhance understanding of this rare dental eruption pattern.

Main Methods:

  • Case series reporting nine patients with maxillary tooth transposition.
  • Comprehensive literature review on dental transposition.
  • Analysis of etiological theories and clinical presentations.

Main Results:

  • Nine cases of maxillary tooth transposition were documented.
  • The review synthesized current knowledge on the causes of transposition.
  • Common patterns and potential contributing factors were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Maxillary tooth transposition is a distinct clinical presentation.
  • Understanding the etiology is crucial for diagnosis and management.
  • Further research may elucidate specific causative factors.

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