Root formation of an autotransplanted tooth

Dent Traumatol. 2009 Jun;25(3):341-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2008.00729.x.

Abstract

Traumatic injuries with loss of anterior teeth occur more frequently in children. Treatment of the dental trauma is complex and requires a comprehensive and accurate diagnostic and treatment plan. It is also important to consider the biological, functional, esthetic, and economic aspects. The purpose of this article is to show a case report with a successful root formation and periodontal healing after autotransplantation of maxillary second right premolar in place of maxillary right central incisor site. Tooth autotransplantation may be considered as a viable treatment option instead of a conventional prosthetic and implant rehabilitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Process / physiology
  • Alveolar Process / surgery*
  • Bicuspid / diagnostic imaging
  • Bicuspid / transplantation*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Incisor
  • Male
  • Maxilla
  • Odontogenesis / physiology
  • Radiography
  • Tooth Loss / therapy*
  • Tooth Root / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth Root / growth & development*
  • Transplantation, Autologous / methods
  • Treatment Outcome