title: Autotransplantation and surgical uprighting of impacted or retained teeth: A retrospective clinical study and evaluation of patient satisfaction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This retrospective clinical study aimed to determine the success rate of autotransplanted impacted or retained teeth along with a patient satisfaction survey and to analyze the influence of relevant clinical and radiographic parameters.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fifty-seven teeth (37 canines, 10 molars, seven premolars, three incisors) in 45 patients (median 15 years) were evaluated over a mean of 1.6 years. The success criteria were pocket probing depth ≤3.5 mm, mobility grade ≤ II, Periotest ≤30 and complete alveolar bone healing. The influencing parameters were oral hygiene, smoking, periodontal screening index, occlusal/proximal contacts, horizontal position, dental age, pulp obliteration and degree of displacement. Furthermore, bone height was measured.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The overall success rate was 74%, along with a high patient satisfaction. The survival rate was 96% after a mean follow-up of 1.6 years. The favorable factors were proper oral hygiene, non-smoking, good general periodontal condition, proximal contacts and pulp obliteration. An increase in or maintenance of bone level was found in 96%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Autotransplantation of impacted or retained teeth is an appropriate treatment, if orthodontic alignment has failed, especially in growing patients.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology.
authors: Karin Christine
authors: KC
authors: Huth
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Nazet
authors: Ekaterini
authors: E
authors: Paschos
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Linsenmann
authors: Reinhard
authors: R
authors: Hickel
authors: Dirk
authors: D
authors: Nolte
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014070:Tooth / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000637:transplantation*; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous