Auto transplantation of a tooth is a dental procedure in which a tooth is surgically moved from one position in a person's own mouth to another site, typically to replace a missing, damaged, or non-restorable tooth. Because the transplanted tooth comes from the same individual, the technique avoids the immune-reject…
Auto transplantation of a tooth is a dental procedure in which a tooth is surgically moved from one position in a person's own mouth to another site, typically to replace a missing, damaged, or non-restorable tooth. Because the transplanted tooth comes from the same individual, the technique avoids the immune-rejection concerns of foreign grafts and can restore natural function, including the potential for continued root development and a functional periodontal ligament when performed under suitable conditions. Candidate teeth are often those that are unerupted, impacted, or otherwise expendable, such as a premolar or a wisdom tooth, and the procedure requires careful case selection, attention to root maturity, atraumatic handling, and appropriate stabilization and follow-up to support healing and integration. Auto transplantation offers an alternative to prosthetic options such as implants or bridges, particularly in younger patients whose jaws are still growing. Research relevant to this journal includes a clinical case report and literature review describing bilateral mandibular auto transplantation to replace missing bilateral first molars, illustrating the planning, technique, and outcomes involved in this approach. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access dental research relevant to tooth auto transplantation and the surgical management of missing teeth.
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