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Treatment of an avulsed maxillary permanent central incisor replaced by autotransplantation of a mandibular premolar: 14‐year follow‐up
Author(s) -
Mendoza Mendoza A.,
Solano Reina E.,
SeguraEgea J. J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01738.x
Subject(s) - medicine , autotransplantation , premolar , dentistry , maxillary central incisor , ankylosis , avulsion , orthodontics , transplantation , incisor , surgery , molar
Mendoza Mendoza A, Solano Reina E, Segura‐Egea JJ. Treatment of an avulsed maxillary permanent central incisor replaced by autotransplantation of a mandibular premolar: 14‐year follow‐up. International Endodontic Journal , 43 , 818–827, 2010. Abstract Aim To present the 14 year follow‐up of a case in which an avulsed permanent maxillary central incisor was replaced by autotransplantation of a mandibular premolar. Summary A mandibular premolar (Moorrees’ stage 3) was transplanted into the space left by an avulsed permanent maxillary central incisor after a delay of 3 months. Recall examination 14 years after transplantation revealed a normal periodontal architecture with absence of infection, ankylosis or progressive resorption. The transplantation of a premolar is seen as a promising method to replace a lost permanent tooth and to restore aesthetics and function. Key learning points • Autotransplantation is a viable option for the treatment of a missing tooth or for replacement of avulsed and traumatized tooth when a donor tooth is available. • Autotransplantation is a therapeutic option for the substitution of missing anterior teeth in young patients who also need orthodontic treatment.