title: Autotransplantation.
abstract: Autogenous tooth transplantation refers to the repositioning of autogenous teeth in another tooth extraction site or a surgically formed recipient site to replace missing teeth due to congenital deformity, grossly decayed carious teeth, mobile teeth due to periodontal disease, teeth lost due to trauma, endodontic failure or any other reason when a suitable donor tooth is available. This is a case report of autotransplantation of impacted #38 with complete root formation into the extraction site of grossly decayed, unrestorable #37 with 18 months follow-up showing excellent periapical healing and tooth stability. In autogenous tooth transplantation, even if the donor's tooth has complete root formation, a high success rate can be achieved if the cases are selected and treated properly. Chances of root resorption are there because of necrotic pulp and periodontal irritation during manipulation. However, autogenous tooth transplantation should always be considered as a good treatment modality in feasible cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Munish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goel
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Gurmeet
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sachdeva
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Bharti
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Divye
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Malhotra
keywords: Autotransplantation; missing teeth; root resorption