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Autotransplantation of third molars as treatment in advanced periodontal disease
Author(s) -
Kristerson Lars,
Johansson LarsÅke,
Kisch Jenö,
Stadler LarsEric
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1991.tb00084.x
Subject(s) - autotransplantation , molar , medicine , dentistry , mandibular second molar , orthodontics , periodontitis , tooth mobility , transplantation , surgery
The aim of this study was to investigate the prognosis of replacing molars with advanced periodontitis by autotransplanted fully developed third molars. The patient sample consisted of 18 subjects, 24–58 years of age. The patients selected had at least 1 molar with advanced periodontal tissue destruction. After extraction of the diseased molar, autotransplantation of a third molar was immediately performed. After a splinting and healing period of 2–3 weeks, endodontic treatment was carried out. The follow‐up included recordings of the clinical parameters, probing periodontal pocket depth, probing attachment level, percussion sound, and mobility. Radiographs were taken immediately after the surgical procedure, after 6 months, 1 year, and thereafter annually. The results of this study indicate that autotransplantation may be an alternative treatment procedure for molars with advanced periodontal disease.