Transposition of maxillary canines with first premolars: a case study of the orthodontic treatment of two sisters

From Volume 3, Issue 4, October 2010 | Pages 115-122

Authors

GRP Barry

BDS, MOrth RCS(Eng), MScD, FDS RCPS

Consultant in Orthodontics, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5PE, UK

Articles by GRP Barry

Abstract

The uncommon prevalence of transposition of teeth is well documented and described as a multifactorial process. Whilst not fully understood, transposition has been associated with certain dental anomalies and a fundamental genetic aetiology. This paper describes the orthodontic diagnosis and subsequent treatment of two sisters with transposed and impacted canines together with missing lateral incisors.

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