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Maxillary tooth transposition: A report of two cases.
Fidel Nabbout1, Zouhair Skaf1, Jad Hlayhel1
1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
International Orthodontics
|August 6, 2017
Summary
Tooth transposition, a challenging eruption anomaly, often leads to functional and esthetic issues. This article presents two successful cases of correcting complete maxillary canine-first premolar transposition.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Tooth transposition, specifically canine-first premolar transposition, is a complex eruption anomaly with significant clinical challenges.
- Uncorrected transpositions frequently result in unsatisfactory functional and esthetic outcomes.
- Treatment decisions for tooth transposition require careful consideration of various patient-specific factors.
Observation:
- This article details two clinical cases involving complete maxillary canine-first premolar transposition.
- The presented cases focus on the successful correction of this specific type of dental anomaly.
Findings:
- Correction of complete maxillary canine-first premolar transposition is achievable.
- The presented cases demonstrate a viable approach to managing this challenging anomaly.
Implications:
- Successful correction of tooth transposition can improve both function and esthetics.
- These cases may guide clinicians in managing similar complex orthodontic cases.
- Further case reports on corrected transpositions can enhance understanding and treatment strategies.
