Auto-transplantation of teeth: Our Experience

Authors

  • Ashutosh Kumar Singh Department of Oral & maxillofacial surgery, College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Chitwan
  • Lipika Shrestha Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics ,College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Chitwan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v12i3.15978

Keywords:

Auto-transplantation, teeth, root growth, root resorption

Abstract

Background & Objectives: To evaluate  success rate of  auto-transplantation of teeth with  immature and mature root apex.

Materials & Methods: Fifteen consecutively auto-transplanted  teeth ( six with immature apex and nine with mature apex ) were followed up for a mean duration of 8.6 months and assessed for post transplant  mobility, root resorption, root growth and pain. The transplanted teeth were assessed clinically and Intraoral periapical radiographs (IOPAR) were  taken every three months.

Results: Overall success rate was 73.3%. Higher success rate was observed for teeth with immature apex as compared to teeth with mature apex.

Conclusion: Auto-transplantation can be used as reliable method for replacement of missing teeth if proper case selection and surgical protocol is followed. 

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Published

2016-11-23

How to Cite

Singh, A. K., & Shrestha, L. (2016). Auto-transplantation of teeth: Our Experience. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 12(3), 99–102. https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v12i3.15978

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Original Articles

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