Optimizing donor tooth selection for autotransplantation in the anterior maxilla via CBCT‐based root width and crown‐root angle measurements

Abstract

Background/Aim: The clinical management of growing patients with missing teeth in the anterior maxilla can be challenging due to limited treatment options and high esthetic demands. Tooth autotransplantation (AT) is a viable option for these cases. The selection of donor teeth has been reported to be driven by root development, existing malocclusion, and esthetics. The aim of this study was to add to the evidence base

Editorial

“…5 In addition, this special issue presents the results of original research assessing the long-term outcomes of 144 anterior and 1654 posterior transplanted teeth, 7,8 and the use of new technologies to improve the outcome of autotransplantation. 9 Furthermore, this special issue offers a step-bystep guide for autotransplantation which is provided to support clinicians embarking on this technique. 10,11 Finally, this special issue would not be complete without exploring patients' and parents' satisfaction of such technique.…”

“…Not only does this special issue offer an up‐to‐date review and synthesis of the evidence supporting the use of tooth autotransplantation, 4,5 it also offers a consensus‐led autotransplantation core outcome set, 6 and an index for reporting the success of this technique which will help streamline future research in this field 5 . In addition, this special issue presents the results of original research assessing the long‐term outcomes of 144 anterior and 1654 posterior transplanted teeth, 7,8 and the use of new technologies to improve the outcome of autotransplantation 9 . Furthermore, this special issue offers a step‐by‐step guide for autotransplantation which is provided to support clinicians embarking on this technique 10,11 .…”