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Treatment of maxillary canine transposition
The Angle Orthodontist
|December 30, 2020
Summary
Maxillary tooth transposition, a rare eruptive issue, presents complex orthodontic challenges. This case successfully treated bilateral canine-lateral incisor transpositions without premolar extraction.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Transposition of maxillary teeth affects about 1 in 300 orthodontic patients.
- Canine transposition, often with lateral incisors or premolars, complicates treatment planning and management.
- Ectopic eruption of teeth requires specialized orthodontic intervention.
Observation:
- This case report details the management of bilateral maxillary canine-lateral incisor complete transpositions.
- The orthodontic treatment focused on moving the transposed teeth to their correct positions within the dental arch.
Findings:
- A unique orthodontic treatment approach was successfully employed.
- The involved teeth were repositioned to their normal clinical locations without the need for premolar extraction.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a viable non-extraction treatment strategy for complex transposition cases.
- Effective orthodontic management of severe dental anomalies can lead to favorable outcomes.
