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- Title
Autogenous transplantation of teeth with complete root formation: two case reports.
- Authors
Teixeira, C. S.; Pasternak, B.; Vansan, L. P.; Sousa‐Neto, M. D.
- Abstract
Aim Autotransplantation is an alternative treatment for replacing lost teeth when suitable donor teeth are available. This paper presents two cases of successful autogenous tooth transplantation. Two third molars with complete root development were autogenously transplanted from their original sockets into new recipient sites on the same side of the mouth, one in the maxilla and one in the mandible. In both cases, the third molars were transplanted immediately after the first molar extractions. To provide better adaptation of the donor teeth, the recipient alveolar sites were remodelled using surgical burs. Semi-rigid splints were maintained for 45 and 15 days, respectively. Root canal treatment commenced one a week after transplantation and the canals were medicated with a calcium hydroxide paste before they were filled. Clinical and radiographic findings after 5 and 3 years of follow-up, respectively, are discussed in relation to the literature. Key learning points • Autogenous transplantation of teeth with complete root formation may be considered as a viable treatment option to conventional prosthetic and implant rehabilitation for both therapeutic and economic reasons. • Careful surgical and endodontic procedure, together with careful case selection may lead to satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes.
- Subjects
TOOTH transplantation; TOOTH roots; AUTOTRANSPLANTATION; MOLARS; ROOT canal treatment; DENTISTRY
- Publication
International Endodontic Journal, 2006, Vol 39, Issue 12, p977
- ISSN
0143-2885
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2591.2006.01170.x