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MIKAMI, José Ricardo et al. Autogenous Dental Transplantation: a case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.4, pp. 51-58. ISSN 1808-5210.

An autogenous tooth transplantation can be defined as the surgical movement of an occluded or unerupted tooth from one location to another in the same individual in the sockets of newly-extracted or surgically prepared teeth. It is a treatment option for the replacement of teeth when there is a feasible tooth donor and may be indicated in cases of tooth agenesis and premature loss of teeth due to trauma, caries or periodontal disease. Autogenous tooth transplantations are influenced by pre- and postoperative factors such as the patient's age, stage of root development, type of tooth transplantation, surgical trauma during removal of the transplant, storage after extraction and receptor site. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the success of autogenous tooth transplantation by means of a clinical case in which the patient underwent transplantation of tooth 38 to the socket of tooth 37, which had been extracted due to extensive decay. The postoperative follow-up at one year revealed pulpar vitality, periodontal health, root formation, and proper function and esthetic appearance of tooth 38. Clinical and experimental studies confirm that tooth transplantation is a safe, rapid and affordable treatment option.

Palavras-chave : Transplantation; Transplantation; Autologous..