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Application of orthodontic forces prior to autotransplantation – case reports
Author(s) -
Cho J.H.,
Hwang H.S.,
Chang H.S.,
Hwang Y.C.
Publication year - 2013
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.1365-2591.2012.02116.x
Subject(s) - autotransplantation , medicine , dentistry , asymptomatic , molar , transplantation , orthodontics , surgery
Aim This case report describes the successful autotransplantation of mandibular molars after application of orthodontic forces and discusses the advantages of this technique, that is, pre‐application of an orthodontic force for autotransplantation. Summary After clinical and radiographic examination, autotransplantation was planned with the patient's written informed consent. An orthodontic force was applied, and the surgical procedure was performed after tooth mobility had increased. Root canal treatment was performed within 2 weeks of autotransplantation. At the 1‐year follow‐up, the transplanted teeth revealed asymptomatic and healthy periodontal conditions. Key learning points Autotransplantation is the surgical movement of a tooth from its original location to another site. The pre‐application of orthodontic force technique was recently introduced for autogenous tooth transplantation. Pre‐application of an orthodontic force may be a useful treatment option for autotransplantation.