Application of orthodontic forces prior to autotransplantation - case reports.
OBJECTIVE
This case report describes the successful autotransplantation of mandibular molars after application of orthodontic forces and discusses the advantages of this technique, that is, pre-application of an orthodontic force for autotransplantation.


CONCLUSIONS
After clinical and radiographic examination, autotransplantation was planned with the patient's written informed consent. An orthodontic force was applied, and the surgical procedure was performed after tooth mobility had increased. Root canal treatment was performed within 2 weeks of autotransplantation. At the 1-year follow-up, the transplanted teeth revealed asymptomatic and healthy periodontal conditions.


CONCLUSIONS
Autotransplantation is the surgical movement of a tooth from its original location to another site. The pre-application of orthodontic force technique was recently introduced for autogenous tooth transplantation. Pre-application of an orthodontic force may be a useful treatment option for autotransplantation.
Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea.
J-H
JH
Cho
H-S
HS
Hwang
H-S
HS
Chang
Y-C
YC
Hwang
D000328:Adult; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000637:transplantation*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014086:Tooth Mobility; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous