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The presentations and management of transposed teeth

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Tooth transposition is an uncommon dental anomaly that nevertheless has important implications regarding treatment. This article describes six types of transposition, discussing the problems and possible solutions. It is important to ensure that the results of any treatments for transposition are both aesthetic and functional

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Weeks, E., Power, S. The presentations and management of transposed teeth. Br Dent J 181, 421–424 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809280

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