Abstract
Purpose: To present a case report of autogenous transplant of two impacted mandibular canines. Materials and methods: A 12-year-old girl, with vestibular impaction of mandibular left and right canines had them extracted and transplanted in the anatomically corrected sites, after an unsuccessful orthodontic treatment including surgical exposure. Results: After 2 years the teeth are stable and their vitality is maintained. Conclusions: In this case the transplantation of the mandibular canines was successful and maintained the vitality of the transplanted teeth for at least 2 years. By preserving the periodontal ligament is it possible to re-establish a functional tooth unit, which allows a physiologic growth of the jaws.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 227-232 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | European journal of oral implantology |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Autogenous transplant
- Case report
- Impacted canines
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery