PubMed · 17029535
Maxillary canine--first premolar transposition.
Abstract
Tooth transpositions present at a relatively low incidence in the world population and primarily affect maxillary canines and premolars. Treatment of this disturbance should take into account aspects such as facial pattern, age, malocclusion, tooth-size discrepancy, stage of eruption, and magnitude of the transposition. Mechanics for correction should be entirely individualized, reducing the risks and adverse effects. Practitioners often select simpler options, indicating extraction of permanent teeth, which is an irreversible procedure that may bring about damages to the patient. This study presents a case report and treatment of unilateral transposition of maxillary canine and premolar with repositioning of affected teeth to their respective normal positions.
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Leopoldino Capelozza Filho, Mauricio de Almeida Cardoso, Tien Li An, Francisco Antonio Bertoz. 2007. Maxillary canine--first premolar transposition.. https://doi.org/10.2319/012906-32r.1
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