Abstract
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to provide a review of the literature concerning dental transposition, by investigating its prevalence, any possibly associated dental abnormalities, its peculiar characteristics and its classification system. Materials and methodsThe review was conducted using PubMed databases. The words entered in the search box were “tooth transposition orthodontics” and “orthodontic transposition”. ResultsThe overall prevalence of transposition is less than 1% and the etiology involves genetic and environmental factors. Different types have been identified and classified according to the teeth involved. The main goal of treatment is to correct their position. ConclusionsThe management of this orthodontic problem may be improved with a deeper scientific understanding of such dental anomaly.
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