title: Tooth auto-transplantation as an alternative treatment option: A literature review.
abstract: Rapidly evolving implantation and alveolar ridge reconstruction techniques created a new area in modern dentistry where tooth loss is no longer a problem. Endless variations of implant's length, diameter, surface, and design along with autogenous, alogenous, aloplastic, or xenogenous bone substitutes made it possible to recreate physiological occlusion, esthetic and masticatory function. However, none of nowadays technologies in implant dentistry have the potential to adapt to a growth and development changes of a child's jaw. Therefore, patient's young age is a restriction for implantation and a particular challenge for a dentist willing to restore missing tooth. Thus, tooth auto-transplantation can be a good choice for treatment. The objective of this review is to underline the biologic principles required for successful auto-transplantation of teeth. Limits, indications, technique, and prognosis will be analyzed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania.
authors.forename: Tatjana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nimčenko
authors.forename: Gražvydas
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Omerca
authors.forename: Vaidas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Varinauskas
authors.forename: Ennio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bramanti
authors.forename: Fabrizio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Signorino
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cicciù
keywords: Autologous; auto-transplantation; tooth transplantation