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Early mandibular canine-lateral incisor transposition: case report
D DI Venere1, G M Nardi2, V Lacarbonara1
1Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy.
ORAL & Implantology
|June 8, 2018
Summary
Early diagnosis and treatment of mandibular transposition in children lead to successful outcomes. This orthodontic approach corrects tooth eruption anomalies, ensuring a stable, functional occlusion without relapse.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Paediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Mandibular transposition, specifically between the lateral incisor and canine, is a rare dental anomaly.
- Early detection of eruption anomalies is crucial for effective orthodontic intervention.
Observation:
- This case report details the orthodontic management of a paediatric patient with mandibular lateral incisor/canine transposition.
- A modified welded arch fixed multibracket appliance was utilized for treatment.
Findings:
- The study demonstrates that early diagnosis and intervention result in satisfactory correction of mandibular transpositions.
- Treatment achieved a Class I functional and symmetrical occlusion.
Implications:
- Timely diagnosis of dental transpositions in children is key to successful orthodontic treatment.
- Treatment options include transposition correction or alignment in situ, with long-term stability observed in both approaches.
- Factors like patient age, occlusion, aesthetics, and collaboration influence treatment choice and outcomes.
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