Clinical study on prognostic factors for autotransplantation of teeth with complete root formation

Eight-year follow-up of autogenous tooth transplantation involving multidisciplinary treatment

“…Another recommendation is that calcium hydroxide should be maintained for intracanal medication for up to 1 month, followed by root canal filling with an acceptable material (8). In the present case, endodontic treatment was started 3 weeks after transplantation surgery, mainly due to difficulty with revascularization and to avoid the development of infection in the root canal system, as reported by several authors (1,2,4,5). The use of calcium hydroxide-based medications for a period of two months is also a suitable option, especially at alkaline pH, to induce mineralization, minimize bacterial activity (1,4,8), and prevent possible inflammatory resorption of dentin.…”

“…Some authors have emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary planning for achieving higher success rates in terms of esthetics and function (2)(3)(4)(5).…”

A preliminary study of effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) irradiation on dentoalveolar ankylosis

“…Certain studies have reported good prognoses after tooth transplantation, with recent success rates exceeding 90% (7,16). However, other studies have demonstrated failure of approximately 23% of transplanted teeth, most commonly because of dentoalveolar ankylosis (4)(5)(6)(7)(8). Therefore, we aimed to investigate whether LIPUS could regenerate PDL and prevent dentoalveolar ankylosis after autotransplantation.…”

“…However, autotransplantation is more advantageous than prostheses such as dentures or implant placement in terms of success and periodontal sensation in the alveolar bone; this type of transplantation induces formation of new supporting tissue, continued root formation, eruption, and maintenance of occlusal contact with opposing teeth (1)(2)(3). Use of transplantation is increasing, and its clinical success rates are improving as well (4)(5)(6)(7)(8). Sugai et al reported a success rate of approximately 90% for autotransplantation; however, in the other 10% of cases, the prognosis was poor, and one-third of these cases experienced postoperative dentoalveolar ankylosis (7).…”

“…Use of transplantation is increasing, and its clinical success rates are improving as well (4)(5)(6)(7)(8). Sugai et al reported a success rate of approximately 90% for autotransplantation; however, in the other 10% of cases, the prognosis was poor, and one-third of these cases experienced postoperative dentoalveolar ankylosis (7). Dentoalveolar ankylosis can obstruct the primary orthodontic treatment plan, necessitating tooth extraction or other surgical treatments.…”