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Case Reports
. 2015 Nov-Dec;18(6):500-3.
doi: 10.4103/0972-0707.168827.

Autotransplantation

Sandeep Gupta  1 , Munish Goel  1 , Gurmeet Sachdeva  1 , Bharti Sharma  1 , Divye Malhotra  2
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Case Reports

Autotransplantation

Sandeep Gupta et al. J Conserv Dent. 2015 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Autogenous tooth transplantation refers to the repositioning of autogenous teeth in another tooth extraction site or a surgically formed recipient site to replace missing teeth due to congenital deformity, grossly decayed carious teeth, mobile teeth due to periodontal disease, teeth lost due to trauma, endodontic failure or any other reason when a suitable donor tooth is available. This is a case report of autotransplantation of impacted #38 with complete root formation into the extraction site of grossly decayed, unrestorable #37 with 18 months follow-up showing excellent periapical healing and tooth stability. In autogenous tooth transplantation, even if the donor's tooth has complete root formation, a high success rate can be achieved if the cases are selected and treated properly. Chances of root resorption are there because of necrotic pulp and periodontal irritation during manipulation. However, autogenous tooth transplantation should always be considered as a good treatment modality in feasible cases.

Keywords: Autotransplantation; missing teeth; root resorption.

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Figure 1
Diagnostic radiograph intra-oral periapical
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Figure 2
Autotransplantation of #38 into the socket of #37
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Radiograph after one month depicting resorption of the distal root apex
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Post obturation radiograph
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Figure 5
Radiographic view-18 months follow up
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Figure 6
Intra oral view depicting complete healing
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