Autotransplantation of maxillary canine teeth. A follow-up of 35 cases up to 4 years.
35 cases of autotransplantation of nonendodontically treated maxillary canines were followed for up to 4 years and were assessed according to loss of the transplanted tooth, onset of sensibility, mobility, intact lamina dura and presence of tooth resorption. The results of this study compare favourably with other studies and favour the hypothesis that little is to be gained by not endodontically treating autotransplanted teeth immediately after splint removal. It is also suggested that immobilization by means of a rigid splint, removing the tooth from occlusal forces, may account for the relatively low incidence of resorption in this series.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology / Q000637:transplantation*; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013165:Splints; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000473:pathology; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000473:pathology; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*