Transposition of teeth is a rare and special type of ectopic eruption where two contiguous teeth are found occupying each other's respective normal positions. Nine patients with transposed maxillary teeth are reported. The literature on transpositions, especially on the theories regarding the aetiology, is reviewed.
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