Tooth Autotransplantation in Orthodontic Patients

Aim: The aims of this report are to present three
cases of autotransplantation along with a review of
the indications, selection criteria for patient donor
and recipient sites, and the major steps in the
surgical procedure.
Background: Autogenous tooth transplantation,
or autotransplantation, is the surgical movement of
a tooth from one location in the mouth to another
in the same individual. It can be a good treatment
option in many cases if the dentist knows the
implications, indications, and contraindications.
Case Descriptions: Three cases with different
treatment indications and plans are presented.
All showed autotransplantation of teeth as part
of orthodontic treatment. It emphasized the
benefits of this treatment modality such as new
bone formation and lower costs. One case, a rare
example of multiple congenitally missing teeth
treated by autotransplantation, also was presented.
Summary: As shown in these case reports, there
are instances where the autotransplantation of
teeth is appropriate and may possibly simplify
future planned orthodontic or prosthodontic
treatment.
Clinical Significance: Tooth autotransplantation
is an easy and good treatment option, applicable
in a lot of cases, substituting different types of
prostheses, including dental implants.