Canine transposition following trauma and loss of a central incisor: treatment options.
The aim of this article is to make clinicians aware of the possibility of canine transposition following loss of the upper central incisor. Using two case reports it considers the opportunities for rehabilitation of the occlusion, and discusses surgical, orthodontic and restorative considerations.
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Orthodontic Department, University Dental Hospital, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, UK. Durning@cardiff.ac.uk.
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McLaughlin
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Nicholson
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D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery