Esthetic considerations for reshaping of autotransplanted premolars replacing maxillary central incisors: a case report.
Autotransplantation is a safe and currently common procedure in cases of agenesis and tooth loss. Autotransplantation of premolars to replace missing maxillary central incisors has been shown to be an excellent treatment choice, especially in young patients in the 9-12-year-old age range. The choice for adequate restorative materials and techniques is also essential, direct composite resin being indicated in most cases. This paper reports the case of two premolars autotransplanted to replace both maxillary central incisors and addresses the esthetic issues involved in the reshaping of these teeth to incisor morphology.
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Juliana Paiva Marques
JPM
Lima
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
José Jeová Siebra Moreira
JJSM
Neto
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Haroldo César Pinheiro
HCP
Beltrão
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Fátima Maria Cavalcante
FMC
Borges
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Renato Luis Maia
RLM
Nogueira
Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Augusto Darwin Moeira
ADM
De Araújo Lima
D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008437:Maxilla; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000601:surgery*
D003188:Composite Resins