Vital Autotransplantation and Orthodontic Treatment of Ectopic Maxillary Canines

The purpose of this article was to present the case of a 13-year-old patient with impacted, ectopic, permanent maxillary canines that were repositioned into their natural positions via autotransplantation without endodontic treatment and aligned into ideal occlusion via orthodontic treatment. The autotransplanted canines demonstrated normal masticatory function, physiologic mobility, and long-term tooth vitality. Clinical considerations, clinical procedures, and the rationale behind this alternative approach in managing this common growth and developmental dental anomaly are also discussed.