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Tooth resorption in the two-stage transplantation technique: a case report
British Journal of Orthodontics
|April 1, 1987
Summary
A two-stage canine transplant using buccal pouch storage for six months led to severe tooth resorption. This case report advises caution for this dental transplantation method.
Area of Science:
- Dental surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Transplantation Biology
Background:
- Impacted canine teeth present a common clinical challenge.
- Tooth transplantation is a potential treatment option for impacted teeth.
- Extra-alveolar tooth storage methods require careful consideration.
Observation:
- A case report details a two-stage canine transplantation.
- The tooth was stored in a buccal pouch for an extended period of six months.
- Ideal conditions were initially presumed for successful transplantation.
Findings:
- Prolonged buccal pouch storage resulted in significant crown and root resorption of the transplanted canine.
- The extensive resorption compromised the viability and prognosis of the tooth.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that extra-alveolar tooth storage, particularly in a buccal pouch for extended durations, carries a high risk of resorption.
- Clinicians should exercise caution when considering two-stage tooth transplantation with prolonged extra-alveolar storage.
- Further research is needed to optimize tooth storage techniques for transplantation to improve outcomes.