| Abstract [eng] |
Tooth autotransplantation is a surgical procedure involving the transplantation of a tooth or tooth germ from one alveolar site to another alveolar process within the same person’s mouth. Although this technique has been performed for centuries, it remains underdocumented and not widely known. This review examines the critical determinants, indications, advantages and disadvanatges of tooth autotransplantation, as well as complications and the clinical success rates. Teeth may be lost due to several reasons, including deep caries, apical pathologies, cervical resorptions, and severe dental injuries. The transplanted tooth functions are to replace a tooth that is not worthy of preservation, functionally, biologically, and aesthetically. The success rates of autotransplantation are generally high across all age groups. Higher success rates are observed in children and adolescents with not completely closed apical foramen, in comparison to those with completed growth. Even if autotransplantation fails, the surrounding bone and soft tissue anatomy remain suitable for subsequent prosthetic or implant treatment. Successful outcomes of the procedure rely on a careful patient and tooth selection. The literature indicates that tooth autotransplantation is a viable and cost-effective technique. |
