title: Immediate autotransplantation of third molars: an experience of 57 cases.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We present our experience of success with immediate third molar transplants in young individuals while secondarily assessing factors predicting failure.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 57 cases of third molar transplant with both open and closed apices were studied in individuals aged 15 to 25 years. Factors influencing prognosis were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The replaced teeth included 17 maxillary molars (29.8%) and 40 mandibular molars (70.2%). After a follow-up of 19.9 ± 2.8 months, 49 cases (86%) were successful; 7 (12.3%) cases failed owing to root resorption, and 1 (1.7%) failed owing to infection. Pulp revascularization was seen in all successful cases with open apices. Proximal grinding of donor tooth was significantly associated with failure (odds ratio, 12.5; P = .025).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Autogenous third molar transplant is an excellent and viable treatment modality. By using proper case selection and minimizing damage to the donor tooth root, high success rates can be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Junior Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Shakil Ahmed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Nagori
authors.affiliation: Additional Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. Electronic address: dr_ongkila@rediffmail.com.
authors.forename: Ongkila
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bhutia
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Ajoy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roychoudhury
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Ravinder Mohan
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Pandey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000637:transplantation*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome