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Tooth transposition: a multidisciplinary approach
Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto1, Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani1
1Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
|May 24, 2018
Summary
Tooth transposition, a complex dental anomaly, requires careful consideration for treatment. This study discusses various modalities and presents a case where extraction combined with multidisciplinary care achieved optimal results.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Periodontology
Background:
- Tooth transposition is a challenging dental anomaly requiring careful treatment planning.
- Optimal decision-making involves considering multiple factors influencing treatment outcomes.
Observation:
- This study discusses treatment modalities for tooth transposition, including their pros and cons.
- A clinical case of canine-lateral incisor transposition in the upper right quadrant is presented.
Findings:
- Extraction of a transposed tooth was the chosen treatment in the presented case.
- A multidisciplinary approach involving orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and periodontology was essential.
Implications:
- Successful management of tooth transposition can be achieved through strategic extraction and collaborative dental care.
- This approach ensures favorable esthetic and functional results for patients with complex dental anomalies.
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