Simultaneous auto-tooth transplantation of an impacted lateral incisor to the alveolar bone graft site

Abstract

Highlights• In cleft patients, secondary alveolar bone grafting provides stability to the maxilla.• Impacted and missing teeth pose a challenge in developing stable occlusion.• Case report describes the simultaneous auto-tooth transplantation with secondary ABG.• Only one such previously reported case in scientific literature.• This treatment option provides aesthetically and functionally stable results.

Unusual Indications of Teeth Transplantation: A Literature Review

“…They showed long-term satisfactory results of this procedure as a part of cleft patient’s treatment plan [ 48 ]. Jayasuriya et al presented a case of a 10-year-old cleft patient treated with bone grafting from tibia, platelet-rich plasma, and lateral incisor autotransplantation simultaneously [ 49 ]. The case was followed up for three years and showed acceptable clinical outcomes [ 49 ].…”

“…Jayasuriya et al presented a case of a 10-year-old cleft patient treated with bone grafting from tibia, platelet-rich plasma, and lateral incisor autotransplantation simultaneously [ 49 ]. The case was followed up for three years and showed acceptable clinical outcomes [ 49 ]. Schaaf et al recommended this treatment modality in young patients with cleft lip and alveolus early in time before bone augmentation [ 50 ].…”