title: Autotransplantation of a Buccally Erupted Matured Mandibular Third Molar to Replace a Grossly Decayed Second Molar.
abstract: Autotransplantation can be a treatment option for tooth loss as an alternative to fixed or implant-supported prostheses. It has predictable results comparable to implants, with reported success rates often greater than 90%. In present case, buccally erupted matured third molar was autotransplanted in extraction socket of grossly carious mandibular second molar. The tooth was splinted for 1 week followed by root canal treatment. After 12 months follow up, tooth was in perfect state of function and aesthetic with healthy periapical and periodontal architecture. High success rate was found in immature tooth transplantation in previous case reports. This case report describes that even matured tooth can also be used as donor if atraumatic extraction is possible and endodontic treatment is well performed.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Sukhwant Singh
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Ranjeet
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bodh
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Aishvarya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kaushik
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Sangeeta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Talwar
keywords: Atraumatic extraction; Endodontic treatment; Implant