Orthodontic Treatment of a Bilateral Mandibuar Latera Incisor-Canine Transposition

YILMAZ A., Sahinoglu Z.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS, vol.25, no.1, pp.67-75, 2012 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.13076/1300-3550-25-1-67
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.67-75
  • Keywords: Bilaterally transposition, Tranmigration, Ectopic
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Transposition is a form of ectopia, in which two adjacent feeth change positions in the dental arch. It can be partial or complete. Transpositions are a challenge to orthodontics, especially if treatment aims to correct the order of the teeth. The aim of this case report was to present the treatment of a patient who had bilaterfly transposed mandibular lateral incisor and canine teeth.