Autotransplantation of a Buccally Erupted Matured Mandibular Third Molar to Replace a Grossly Decayed Second Molar

Tooth autotransplantation: a neglected approach?

“…The replacement of molars, whose most frequent cause of avulsion remains carious lesions, is most often achieved via the autotransplantation of the third molars 23,24 . However, is the ideal age for harvesting the third molar for autotransplantation remains debated.…”

“…However, is the ideal age for harvesting the third molar for autotransplantation remains debated. According to the literature, it is also possible to transplant third molar germs 7,9 as well as mature third molars on the arch 24 . Yu et al have concluded that the autotransplantation of third molars to completely edified roots is reliable, whether the recipient site is a fresh extraction alveolus or a surgically created alveolus 25 .…”