Autotransplatation of immature third molars as substitutes for congenitally missing second premolars: an alternative solution in a young patient with oligodontia.

Autotransplatation of immature third molars as substitutes for congenitally missing second premolars: an alternative solution in a young patient with oligodontia. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2020 May-Jun;34(3 Suppl. 1):155-163 Authors: DENTAL SUPPLEMENT, Quinzi V, Panetta G, Filippi P, Rizzo FA, Mancini L, Mummolo S Abstract Auto transplantation of immature donor teeth can be a strategic therapeutic solution in young patients. It is preferable to choose this approach instead of prosthetic restorations because it offers a unique and definitive solution. Orthodontic space closure is not always deemed desirable, especially in non-extraction cases (53,54). Successful auto transplantations allow alveolar growth through eruption of donor teeth together with the adjacent dentition when skeletal and dental development is not yet completed. Auto transplantation of third molars is less well-recognised and less documented. The available literature shows promising success rates. Immature donor teeth are reportedly associated with better outcomes than mature donor teeth. Aim of this case report was to analyse the short-term outcomes of auto transplantation of immature maxillary third molars to replace the missing mandibular second premolars in a 17-year-old healthy female with oligodontia. The surgical procedure was performed as a single step. Left and right lower second deciduous molars (7.5-8.5), close to exfoliation, were extracted. Donor upp...
Source: Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents - Category: Biomedical Science Tags: J Biol Regul Homeost Agents Source Type: research