title: Autotransplantation of a mandibular third molar: a case report with 5 years of follow-up.
abstract: This paper describes the autologous transplantation of a mandibular right third molar to replace the residual roots of the second molar in the same quadrant, preserving function and aesthetics. A 5-year clinical and radiographic follow-up was undertaken. After transplantation, the donor tooth received endodontic treatment and placement of calcium hydroxide, which was periodically replaced every 3 months until the filling of the root canals, totalizing a period of 1-year, when apical closure was confirmed. The tooth was in perfect functional and aesthetic conditions 5 years after beginning of treatment. Autotransplantation is a feasible option for replacing missing teeth when a donor tooth is available. The autotransplantation of a right mandibular third molar with compromised function and aesthetics to replace the residual roots resulting from coronal destruction due to extensive carious lesion of the second molar in the same quadrant was a viable treatment alternative.
authors: Department of Clinical Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.
authors: Mauro Henrique
authors: MH
authors: Chagas e Silva
authors: Mariane Floriano Lopes Santos
authors: MF
authors: Lacerda
authors: Maria das Graças Afonso Miranda
authors: Md
authors: Chaves
authors: Celso Neiva
authors: CN
authors: Campos
mesh_terms: D056624:Apexification / Q000379:methods; D064592:Autografts / Q000637:transplantation*; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000637:transplantation*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000379:methods; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000187:drug effects; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide