2014•Journal of Orthodontic ResearchRequires access

Management of maxillary lateral incisor: Canine transposition along with maxillary canine impaction on the contralateral side

Veerendra Prasad, GyanPrakash Singh, Pradeep Tandon, Rana Pratap Maurya

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This is a case of 24 years 5-month-old female whose chief complaint was irregularly arranged front teeth. The clinical and radiographical examination revealed pleasing profile, Angle's Class I molar relationship, complete transposition of maxillary right lateral incisor and canine along with impacted left maxillary canine and retained deciduous canine. Maximal band tension 0.022″ × 0.028″ appliance was placed. Transposed right maxillary canine and lateral incisor as well as impacted left maxillary canine was aligned in the dental arch. The total treatment time taken was 24 months, which was followed by a lingual-bonded canine-to-canine retainer.

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Key concepts: Maxillary canine, Impaction, Transposition (logic), Maxillary lateral incisor, Medicine, Orthodontics, Mandibular canine, Dentistry