Tooth transposition: a multidisciplinary approach

• Main Authors: Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto, Maria Bernadete Sasso Stuani
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dental Press Editora
• Series: Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
• Subjects: Transposição dentária; Ortodontia Corretiva; Extração dentária
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512018000100097&lng=en&tlng=en

ABSTRACT Tooth transposition is one of the most difficult dental anomalies to treat in the dental clinic. Several factors must be taken into account with a view of making the best decision. The aim of this study was to discuss treatment modalities for tooth transposition, their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it aims at presenting a clinical case of transposition between canine and lateral incisor in the upper quadrant on the right side. The treatment of choice was extraction of one transposed tooth. A multidisciplinary approach involving Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Periodontology was necessary to allow proper esthetic and functional outcomes to be achieved.