A Case Report of Non-Extraction Treatment for Maxillary Canine Transposition

Authors

Ting-Fang Cheng, Dentistry Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Shou-Hsin Kuang, Dentistry Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University
Jenny Hwai-Jen Fong, Dentistry Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University
Tzu-Ying Wu, Dentistry Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital; School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming UniversityFollow

Abstract

Tooth transposition is a rare but disturbing problem for patients in esthetic and functional aspects. In this report, we describe a case with unilateral transposition of the maxillary canine and premolar. The patient received full mouth non-extraction orthodontic treatment with upper 1st premolar substitution for upper canine. Crown morphology modification and gingival plastic surgery for harmonious anterior esthetics and function were performed. Patient was satisfied with the treatment outcome.

Recommended Citation

Cheng, Ting-Fang; Kuang, Shou-Hsin; Fong, Jenny Hwai-Jen; and Wu, Tzu-Ying (2013) "A Case Report of Non-Extraction Treatment for Maxillary Canine Transposition," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 25: Iss. 4, Article 4.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201312_25(4).0004
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol25/iss4/4

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