Treatment of an avulsed maxillary permanent central incisor replaced by autotransplantation of a mandibular premolar: 14-year follow-up.
OBJECTIVE
To present the 14 year follow-up of a case in which an avulsed permanent maxillary central incisor was replaced by autotransplantation of a mandibular premolar.


CONCLUSIONS
A mandibular premolar (Moorrees' stage 3) was transplanted into the space left by an avulsed permanent maxillary central incisor after a delay of 3 months. Recall examination 14 years after transplantation revealed a normal periodontal architecture with absence of infection, ankylosis or progressive resorption. The transplantation of a premolar is seen as a promising method to replace a lost permanent tooth and to restore aesthetics and function.


CONCLUSIONS
* Autotransplantation is a viable option for the treatment of a missing tooth or for replacement of avulsed and traumatized tooth when a donor tooth is available. * Autotransplantation is a therapeutic option for the substitution of missing anterior teeth in young patients who also need orthodontic treatment.
Mendoza Mendoza
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Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
Solano Reina
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Segura-Egea
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D001641:Bicuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000637:transplantation*; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D013997:Time Factors; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000601:surgery*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials