Journal of Dental Science and Medicine
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Complex cases and clear aligners: new frontiers of orthodontic therapy “Transposed Maxillary Canine and Lateral Incisor treatment: an orthodontic option by using Invisalign”

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Tooth transposition can be considered as a challenge in the correction of a malocclusion. DA dental transposition is an uncommon pathology affecting 0.4% of the population. Unilateral transposition of a maxillary canine with a lateral incisor can be treated by reversing the positions of the transposed tooth positions or by maintaining the initial inverted position. An appropriate outcome is based on an accurate diagnostic process as well as on the application of efficient biomechanical strategies. The recent advent of clear aligner treatments offers new, efficient and comfortable options for in order to achievinge appreciable results. Today it’s essential to know all the possible uses of orthodontic therapies with Invisalign, understand what the limits are and learn the biomechanics of these new orthodontic therapies well. Gaining confidence and awareness of possible applications is fundamental for a modern orthodontist