Autotransplantation: A Reliable Treatment Modality for Severely Malpositioned Teeth

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics

Background:

• Maxillary canines are frequently impacted, second only to third molars.
• Treatment options for impacted maxillary canines are diverse.
• Severe malposition and adjacent root resorption present complex clinical challenges.

Observation:

• A case report details the treatment of a 14-year-old girl with a severely malpositioned impacted right maxillary canine.
• The impaction was associated with significant root resorption of the adjacent tooth.
• Treatment involved autotransplantation utilizing a computer-aided rapid prototyping model as a surgical guide.

Findings:

• Autotransplantation proved to be a reliable alternative for managing the severely malpositioned impacted canine.
• The procedure, guided by a 3D model, yielded an acceptable prognosis.
• This approach addressed both the canine impaction and the associated root resorption.

Implications:

• Computer-aided surgical guides enhance precision in autotransplantation procedures.
• Autotransplantation is a predictable treatment for complex impacted maxillary canine cases.
• This case highlights the potential of autotransplantation in preserving adjacent teeth and restoring dental function.