Maxillary tooth transposition a review of the literature

ABSTRACT

Maxillary tooth transposition is characterized by positional interchange of two teeth in maxillary arch hence providing an orthodontist with a special challenge diagnostically and therapeutically. This is a relatively rare dental developmental anomaly, but when ever it occurs it compromises the esthetics and function to a significant extent. Presently we have tried to overview this important anomaly in detail The description, classification, etiology, pathology and tips to treatment will be discussed