Autotransplantation of Tooth With Immature Root Formation

Abstract

Autogenous tooth transplantation can be defined as the surgical movement of a tooth from one position in the mouth to another in the same individual. The most common reasons for tooth transplantation include replacement of a missing first molar, transplantation of impacted canines to their normal positions in the arch, and transplantation of premolars in areas of missing teeth, especially in the anterior area of the mouth.The key to successful tooth transplantation is proper selection of graft with adequate root development as well as the design of surgical operation. Root development stage with half to three-quarter-developed roots increase the success rate of autotransplantation.We report the cases of successful autotransplantation which resulted in ideal healing of periodontal ligament, gingiva and alveolar bone. All transplanted teeth presented immature root formation at the moment of the procedure. After surgical procedure, we can observe good healing pattern without endodontic problem.

Guided Autotransplantation of Impacted Canines Using a CAD/CAM Surgical Template

“…In cases of tooth crowding, preoperative orthodontic treatment was required for space gain. The orthodontic bracket slot had clearance when thin wire was inserted, allowing a light force to the transplanted tooth during mastication and from the tongue [ 15 ]. In Case 2, bonding the bracket to the transplanted canine and placement of an archwire might have been a more comfortable and convenient option.…”