Autotransplantation of mature maxillary incisors; a report of two cases

Abstract

Autotransplantation is the transplantation of embedded (in bone) or erupted teeth in the same individual, from one site to another, into extraction sites or surgically prepared sockets.
The success of autotransplanted teeth depends on some key prognostic factors. These include the viability of the periodontal ligament(PDL), the stage of root formation, the extra-alveolar time for the donor tooth, and the patient’s age.
We present two cases of autotransplantation involving ectopically positioned mature maxillary incisors, which have been followed up for two years and one and a half years for cases 1 and 2, respectively, without complications.
It can be concluded that autotransplantation is a viable treatment option for missing or ectopically positioned teeth with satisfactory aesthetic and functional results.