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Autotransplantation of immature second premolar combined with alveolar ridge splitting: A long‐term (6‐year) follow‐up case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes a successful autotransplantation procedure for an impacted mandibular left second premolar with incomplete root formation. Despite caries and root resorption, the patient's mandibular left second primary molar was retained. Furthermore, the severe impaction of the mandibular left second premolar ruled out orthodontic realignment. Due to the young age of the patient, dental implantation was not feasible, leading to the selection of autotransplantation as the preferred method for replacing the retained primary molar. To address the insufficient buccolingual width of the recipient site, a combination of piezosurgery-assisted alveolar ridge splitting and guided bone regeneration techniques was employed in this autotransplantation procedure.

Source: Australian Endodontic Journal

DOI: 10.1111/aej.12886

Authors: Cheng Feng, YaBin Pan, Lingling Chen, Jianzhe Wang, Zhenyu Shi, Ye Wu

Institution: Fujian Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Dental Trauma and Treatments

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,970