Autotransplantation donor tooth site harvesting using piezosurgery

Area of Science:

• Oral surgery
• Dental transplantation
• Minimally invasive procedures

Background:

• Tooth autotransplantation requires minimizing trauma to surrounding dental and periradicular tissues.
• Conventional harvesting methods risk thermal damage to delicate structures.
• Piezosurgery offers a potential solution for reduced morbidity during tooth harvesting.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate piezosurgery for reducing trauma in tooth harvesting for autotransplantation.
• To assess the adaptability of piezosurgery for clinical application in dental transplantation.

Main Methods:

• A piezosurgical handpiece and specialized tips were utilized for tooth harvesting.
• The piezosurgical device was adapted for efficient tooth delivery during transplantation.

Main Results:

• Twenty premolar teeth were successfully harvested using piezosurgery.
• All harvested teeth were autotransplanted with satisfactory healing.
• No excessive mobility or ankylosis was observed in the transplanted teeth.

Conclusions:

• Piezosurgery reduces traumatic aspects and thermal damage associated with conventional rotary instruments.
• This technique allows for predictable harvesting of teeth for autotransplantation.
• Piezosurgery is a viable method for minimizing morbidity in tooth autotransplantation procedures.