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Tooth Autotransplantation

Transplantation of a tooth from the patient's own mouth to a new socket.

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What is Tooth Autotransplantation?

Tooth autotransplantation is the transplantation of a tooth from the patient's own mouth to another empty socket. It is preferred when alternatives such as dental implant, fixed prosthesis or orthodontic space closure cannot be applied, especially in growing children.

Premolars (third molars) are most commonly used as donor teeth. Tooth root development at 1/2-3/4 stage (Moorrees stage 8-9) provides the best prognosis as it allows pulp revascularisation. Long-term success rate is 80-95% in cases performed with appropriate technique.

Symptoms

Tooth loss/agenesis in young patient
Premature loss of permanent tooth
Congenitally missing premolar/anterior tooth
Tooth lost due to dental trauma
Tooth loss due to severe caries

Risk Factors

Patient age (best results 9-25 years)
Donor tooth root development stage
Recipient socket bone quality
Smoking
Diabetes mellitus (relative contraindication)
Bisphosphonate use

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Permanent tooth loss in young patient evaluation
  • Patient with congenitally missing tooth
  • Patient at age unsuitable for orthodontic treatment
  • Implant treatment - patient not yet completed bone development
  • Dental trauma + tooth replantation failure

Treatment Methods

01
CBCT (donor and recipient site evaluation)
02
3D printed donor tooth replica (preoperative)
03
Atraumatic extraction (preserving Hertwig's sheath)
04
Recipient socket preparation
05
Preserving extra-oral time <1 minute
06
Tooth implantation in proper position
07
Flexible splint (7-14 days)
08
Periodic follow-up (1-3-6-12 months)
09
Pulp viability monitoring (revascularisation)
10
Endodontic treatment (if pulp necrosis)
11
Orthodontic positioning (after 6 months)

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