Abstract
Autotransplantation provides the possibility of a natural tooth rather than a prothesis or an osseointegrated implant to replace a missing tooth. The indications for autotransplantation are wide, but careful patient selection coupled with an appropriate technique is a prerequisite for a good functional and esthetic outcome. Autogenous tooth transplantation is the surgical movement of a tooth from one location in the mouth to another in the same individual. It has achieved high success rates and is an excellent option for tooth replacement. This paper describes the review on autogenous tooth transplantation and also highlights the advantages of autotransplantation using a case report as an example.
Highlights
An edentulous space in an alveolar process can be a challenge to the dental surgeon
There are various options available to replace a missing tooth with removal prosthesis, fixed prosthesis or implants which are often limited by bone availability and are expensive
Tooth transplantation is an excellent alternative for replacing missing teeth as it can serve and function as a normal tooth
Summary
There are various options available to replace a missing tooth with removal prosthesis, fixed prosthesis or implants which are often limited by bone availability and are expensive. Tooth transplantation is an excellent alternative for replacing missing teeth as it can serve and function as a normal tooth. Autogenous tooth transplantation or autotransplantation is a surgical movement of a tooth from its original location to another site in the mouth within the same person [1]. Autotransplantation is advantageous as it allows improved masticatory function and esthetics as well as maintaines arch space and volume of alveolar bone. Several complications, such as root resorption, ankylosis, fracture of donor tooth during extraction can occur [2,3]. The purpose of this article was to present a brief review on autotransplantation and to present a case of successful transplant
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