A clinical application of autotransplantation using furcation-involved root.
OBJECTIVE
The present case report describes the clinical application of autotransplantation using furcation involved roots.


METHODS
After initial therapy, root resection was performed upon the patient's molar teeth with furcation involvement in the mandible. 2 distal roots of the molar teeth were autotransplanted as abutments to replace missing premolar and molar teeth in the mandible.


RESULTS
On re-examination, 1 year after the transplantation, these roots showed no signs of periodontal or technical complications. The results suggest the potential use of autotransplantation techniques using furcation involved roots in reconstructive therapy. This may be a new approach in periodontal therapy.
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Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ohu University, Kohriyama, Fukushima, Japan.
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D001641:Bicuspid; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000637:transplantation*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous