Autotransplantation of a Supernumerary Tooth to Replace a Misaligned Incisor with Abnormal Dimensions and Morphology: 2-Year Follow-Up

Autotransplantation of a Supernumerary Tooth to Replace a Misaligned Incisor with Abnormal Dimensions and Morphology: 2-Year Follow-Up

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Autotransplantation is a viable treatment option to restore esthetics and function impaired by abnormally shaped teeth when a suitable donors tooth is available.This paper describes the autotransplantation and 2-year follow-up of a supernumerary maxillary incisor as a replacement to a misaligned maxillary incisor with abnormal crown morphology and size.The supernumerary incisor was immediately Seasonal X-mas autotransplanted into the extraction site of the large incisor and was stabilized with a bonded semirigid splint for 2 weeks.Fixed orthodontic therapy was Sailing Boots initiated 3 months after autotransplantation.

Ideal alignment of the incisors was accomplished after 6 months along with radiographic evidence of apical closure and osseous/periodontal regeneration.In autogenous tooth transplantation, a successful clinical outcome can be achieved if the cases are selected and treated properly.