Historical Insights on Autogenous Tooth Transplantation Contrasted with Contemporary Advocacy vs. Implant Placement

The autogenous transplantation of teeth has had a long and tortuous history of trial and error, doubt and conviction. The use of this procedure has significant roots within dental history and even today has received a great deal of attention that is competitive with osseointegrated implant placement, especially in young patients. This article will look at the pros and cons of this technique as indicated by both our forefathers in the pertinent literature on this subject over the past 200+ years and present-day proponents of its routine use.