[Premolar autotransplantation after front tooth loss in the maxilla]

The general rules for autotransplantation of human premolars in cases of traumatic loss of upper incisors are given. The basic conditions for tooth transplantation concerning the donor side as well as the recipient side are presented. Technical details and the principles of indication are outlined. If a correct technique is combined with a precise indication, the long-term results after tooth transplantation are excellent, with a more than 90% rate of success. Thus the concept of premolar transplantation to the front of the upper jaw in cases of traumatic loss of the upper incisors in children will need more attention in the future.