Canine-premolar Transposition, Family Pedigree and Related Dental Anomalies

Authors

  • Mushriq Abid1 , Samher A. Al-Shaham2, Zaynab MR. Al-Chalabi3

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13841

Keywords:

Canine, Transposition, genetic, dental anomaly, peg-shaped, hypodontia

Abstract

Maxillary canine-premolar transposition is a rare and complicated dental anomaly that needs special
consideration by the orthodontist. The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical features of
maxillary canine-premolar transposition and report the family pedigree to determine the mode of inheritance.
A cross-sectional study was performed on 39 patients having maxillary canine-premolar transposition in
which both clinical and radiographic examination were performed. Moreover, 112 family members were
clinically examined looking for canine transposition. Variables such as location, sex and the presence of
hypodontia and peg-shaped lateral incisors were investigated. The study found that unilateral transposition
(89.7%) was more common than bilateral occurrence (10.2%) affecting the left side (64.1%) more than the
right side (35.9%). Females were affected more than males (74.4% and 25.6% respectively). Congenitally
missing teeth were reported in 12.8% and lower second premolar was the most commonly missing tooth.
Peg-shaped maxillary lateral incisor was reported in 7.7% of the sample. Family pedigree confirmed the
presence of a history of transposition or ectopically positioned canine in 15.3% of the sample suggesting
an autosomal dominant inheritance of the trait. In conclusion this study suggested an association between
genetic factors and maxillary canine-premolar transposition. Further studies are required using genetic
testing to confirm the findings of the present study.

Author Biography

Mushriq Abid1 , Samher A. Al-Shaham2, Zaynab MR. Al-Chalabi3

1
Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthodontics/College of Dentistry/University of Baghdad,
2
Lecturer at the Department of Orthodontics/College of Dentistry/University of Baghdad,
3
Orthodontists Specialist at the Ministry of Health-Iraq

Published

2020-12-31

How to Cite

Mushriq Abid1 , Samher A. Al-Shaham2, Zaynab MR. Al-Chalabi3. (2020). Canine-premolar Transposition, Family Pedigree and Related Dental Anomalies. Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(1), 2782-2787. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i1.13841

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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