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In this article, we present a case report on the autotransplantation of an upper left canine (UL3) into the site of a retained upper left deciduous canine (ULC) in a 36-year-old male using a digital guided approach. The procedure involved meticulous pre-operative planning, careful extraction of the ULC and UL3, and the use of a stereolithic tooth and a surgical guide created using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data. Follow-up included endodontic treatment post-transplantation. The successful outcome of this case underscores the importance of how imaging techniques can help to provide successful and predictable autotransplantation results. This case report highlights the successful integration of a transplanted tooth and the unique approach to the techniques used.
CPD/Clinical Relevance: Autotransplantation of an impacted tooth can be considerd as a treatment option for the adult patient with a single tooth edentulous space or retained deciduous tooth.
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Autotransplantation involves the relocation of a tooth from one part of the mouth to another. This has evolved significantly over the years to become a crucial technique in oral rehabilitation. While the concept is not new to dentistry, it has seen its application and success rate increase dramatically, particularly due to advancements in surgical techniques and imaging technologies. The foundational work by Andreasen et al has been instrumental in demonstrating the viability and success of these procedures.1
Autotransplantation presents itself as a viable alternative to more conventional methods such as bridges, dentures, implants, or orthodontic treatments. The evaluation of the prognosis and causes of failure in autogenous tooth transplantation by Kim et al has provided a deeper understanding of critical factors that contribute to the success of such procedures. Two of these pertinent areas of consideration are the initial stability of the transplanted tooth, and the extra-oral time experienced by donor teeth. Transplanted teeth require a recipient site that has been as precisely prepared as possible, and while the computer-aided rapid protoype (CARP) tooth model allows operators the means to do so, success ultimately rests on the skill of the surgical operator and their preparation of the recipient site. This evaluation by Kim et al revealed improved results in early healing, but no significant difference in the later healing stages. With regards to extra-oral time, it has been noted that the less time this is, the better. This is due to increased potential for root surface injury, which can lead to root resorption or ankylosis.2
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