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Histological changes following transplantation of developing teeth to more advanced functional positions
Author(s) -
Monsour F. N. T.,
Adkins K. F.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1987.tb05374.x
Subject(s) - cementum , dentistry , ossification , transplantation , stimulation , medicine , orthodontics , anatomy , dentin , surgery
Teeth with half the root formed were transplanted to alternative sites where they were more advanced in eruption and consequently exposed to physical stimulation. All of the teeth survived, continued to erupt and gradually acquired satisfactory stability. The principal histological features were intrapulpal ossification, abundant cellular cementum, formation of intrapulpal ligaments and production of strong apical support. Under physical stimulation, the dental tissues adapted to produce results which were aesthetically and functionally satisfactory.