Orthodontic management of mandibular lateral incisor-canine transpositions: Reports of cases

Taner T., UZAMIS M.

JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN, vol.66, no.2, pp.110-116, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.110-116
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This article presents different treatment aspects in three mandibular lateral incisor-canine transposition cases. The early identification of transposed teeth simplifies orthodontic correction. Incomplete transposition cases can be managed successfully by interceptive orthodontic treatment. If complete transposition occurs, two treatment alternatives may be possible: Extraction of the transposed tooth or keep the teeth in their transposed positions.