Think before you extract--a case of tooth autotransplantation.
Renewed interest in autotransplantation has resulted in additional options in the treatment for rehabilitation of missing anterior teeth. Premolar teeth have been commonly used after extensive modifications while a supernumerary tooth from the anterior region when present would be a more suitable option. This case presents such a scenario, with a successful outcome ensuring adequate restoration of function, economical viability and aesthetic satisfaction for both the patient and clinician.
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Century International Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Kasaragod, Kerala, India.
Shoba
S
Fernandes
Mohammed
M
Al Habibullah
Goutam Sai
GS
Nalam
Preeti P
PP
Nair
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000637:transplantation*; D010781:Photography; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous