Auto-transplantation in the Restorative Management of Traumatized Anterior Teeth: A Case Report

From Volume 32, Issue 9, November 2005 | Pages 529-534

Authors

Lucy Burbridge

BDS, MFDS, DipConSed, MClinDent, MPaedDent FPaedRCS

Specialist Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry, Edinburgh Dental Institute, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9HA

Articles by Lucy Burbridge

Ben Ol Cole

BDS, MSc, FDS RCS(Ed), MPaed Dent RCS(Eng), FPaedDent RCS(Ed)

Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Dental School and Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AZ

Articles by Ben Ol Cole

Ross S Hobson

BDS, PhD, FDS RCS(Ed), MOrth RCS

Senior Lecturer/Hon. Consultant in Orthodontics, Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School and Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AZ

Articles by Ross S Hobson

Richard R Welbury

MBBS, PhD, FDS RCS, FDS RCPS, FRCPCH

Professor/Hon. Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Department of Child Dental Health, Glasgow Dental School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ

Articles by Richard R Welbury

Abstract

Auto-transplantation can be used to replace missing anterior teeth following traumatic injuries. This technique has the advantage (over other forms of treatment) of maintaining alveolar bone height which allows orthodontic and further restorative intervention by way of implants later in life. Careful restorative management of transplanted teeth is vital to their long-term survival as inadequate maintenance post transplant may result in root resorption and eventual tooth loss. This paper describes the restorative management of two cases following transplantation.

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