title: In defence of transplants: a case report.
abstract: This article reviews the transplantation of maxillary canines: indications, contraindications, surgical technique, and success rates. A successful case is illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Specialist Orthodontic Practice Ivy Terrace, Tralee Co. Kerry.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Counihan
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hegarty
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003481:Cuspid / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000601:surgery*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*