Autotransplantation of an Impacted Third Molar: An Orthodontic Case Report

From Volume 31, Issue 10, December 2004 | Pages 596-601

Authors

A. Patel

BDS, MFDS RCS

Senior House Officer, Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Articles by A. Patel

J.A. Brennan

BDS, MFDS RCPS, FFD RCSI, MOrth RCPS

Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics, Leeds Dental Institute

Articles by J.A. Brennan

P.J. Sandler

BDS(Hons), MSc, FDS RCPS, MOrth RCS

Consultant Orthodontist, Royal Hospital, Chesterfield

Articles by P.J. Sandler

Abstract

This case report describes the use of autotransplantation as part of an orthodontic treatment plan where there was early loss of an upper molar tooth secondary to irreversible pulpitis. An impacted lower third molar, which had symptoms of pericoronitis, was transplanted into the upper left second molar socket. Fixed orthodontic treatment, to correct the patient's initial complaint of crowding, was completed in 22 months. The transplanted tooth remained vital and functional throughout.

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