J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent.  2025 Feb;52(1):117-128. 10.5933/JKAPD.2025.52.1.117.

Management of Transposed Maxillary Canines and Peg-shaped Lateral Incisors: Case Reports

• Jung S
• Jih M
• Lee N

• KMID: 2565293
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5933/JKAPD.2025.52.1.117

Abstract

Tooth transposition is a rare dental anomaly in which two adjacent teeth develop and erupt in altered positions. It is often associated with other dental abnormalities, such as congenitally missing or peg-shaped lateral incisors. This case report presents 3 pediatric patients diagnosed with complete unilateral transposition of the maxillary canines and peg-shaped lateral incisors. In all cases, the transposed teeth were aligned in altered positions to minimize potential complications, such as root resorption. Orthodontic traction and alignment were performed, resulting in satisfactory tooth alignment without significant complications.

Keyword

Transposition; Maxillary canine; Peg-shaped lateral incisor; Orthodontic traction