title: Autotransplantation of a supernumerary tooth to replace a misaligned incisor with abnormal dimensions and morphology: 2-year follow-up.
abstract: Autotransplantation is a viable treatment option to restore esthetics and function impaired by abnormally shaped teeth when a suitable donors tooth is available. This paper describes the autotransplantation and 2-year follow-up of a supernumerary maxillary incisor as a replacement to a misaligned maxillary incisor with abnormal crown morphology and size. The supernumerary incisor was immediately autotransplanted into the extraction site of the large incisor and was stabilized with a bonded semirigid splint for 2 weeks. Fixed orthodontic therapy was initiated 3 months after autotransplantation. Ideal alignment of the incisors was accomplished after 6 months along with radiographic evidence of apical closure and osseous/periodontal regeneration. In autogenous tooth transplantation, a successful clinical outcome can be achieved if the cases are selected and treated properly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Baskent University, 11. Sokak No. 26, Bahcelievler, 06490 Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: R Ebru
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Tirali
authors.forename: Cagla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sar
authors.forename: Ufuk
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Ates
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kizilkaya
authors.forename: S Burcak
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Cehreli