Author/Authors :
Nimcenko، Tatjana نويسنده Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania , , Omerca، Grazvydas نويسنده Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania , , Bramanti، Ennio نويسنده Department of Odontostomatology , , Cervino، Gabriele نويسنده Department of Odontostomatology,School of Dentistry, University of Messina, Messina , , Laino، Luigi نويسنده Department of Odontostomatology, School of Dentistry, University of Foggia, Foggia , , Cicciù، Marco نويسنده Departments of Human Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Messina, Messina ,
Abstract :
Tooth transplantation can be considered a valid and predictable treatment option for rehabilitating
young patients with permanent teeth loss. This study presents several cases of successful
autogenous tooth transplantation with a 6-9 months follow-up. Tooth auto-transplantation can be
considered a reasonable option for replacing missing teeth when a donor tooth is available. The
auto-transplantation of a right mandibular third molar with compromised function and esthetics to
replace the residual roots resulting from coronal destruction due to extensive carious lesion of the
second molar in the same quadrant as shown in the presented cases can result a viable treatment
alternative especially in a young patient that cannot undergo dental implant therapy. Transplantation
of mature third molar seems to be a promising method for replacing a lost permanent molar
tooth and restoring esthetics and function. This clinical procedure showed excellent functional and
esthetical long-term results in the analyzed cases.
