Auto-transplantation of teeth: 2 case reports

Abstract

Auto-transplantation procedure, to replace lost tooth, where implant or fixed/ removable prosthetic option isn't recommended/ possible, as in child patients and young adults, have wide range of success rate. Not only proper case selection including transplantable tooth selection with ideal stages of root completion and root configuration, available bone and soft tissue; but also the surgical skill and post-surgical care play important roles for the success of the procedure. Here, 2 cases of auto-transplantation have been discussed.