The indications for the transplantation of maxillary canines in the light of 100 cases.
One hundred cases of autogenous transplantation of maxillary canines are reviewed and the results assessed. They were divided into Group A, 50 cases 3 to 10 years out of retention, and Froup B, 50 consecutive cases 1 to 3 years out of retention. If the criteria for success depended on a normal response to vitality test, 62 per cent of Group A and 24 per cent of Group B were successful. If a prognosis rating was used, 68 per cent of Group A and 72 per cent of Group B had a good prognosis.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003481:Cuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000637:transplantation*; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003791:Dental Pulp Test; D005888:Gingival Pocket / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012391:Root Resorption; D014075:Tooth Discoloration; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000175:diagnosis; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous