Autogeneic tooth transplantation in the treatment of malocclusion

The use of autogenous tooth transplant in selected cases in presented as a solution to the problem case involving congenitally missing, evulsed, or extracted teeth. To insure success, the following requirements should be observed: Donor tooth should have approximately one-half to three-quarters development of final root length. There should be minimal trauma to the root surface of the transplant and to the recipient site. The recipient alveolus should have adequate bone in all dimensions. The time lapse in the transfer from host to recipient site should be minimal. Proper stabilization is assured by suturing of the surrounding soft tissue. Admittedly, the occasion does not commonly arise to utilize either supernumerary teeth or teeth that would ordinarily be discarded. However, the orthodontist and oral surgeon should realize that a unique treatment that can be applied to those uncommon occasions is available.