Ceylon Journal of Science (Jun 2022)

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

  • N. S. S. Jayasuriya,
  • S. Ratnapreya,
  • R. M. S. H. B. Medawela,
  • M. P. P. K Cooray

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v51i2.8004
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 51, no. 2
pp. 107 – 109

Abstract

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Secondary alveolar bone grafting (ABG) in cleft patients with a cleft alveolus provides stability to the maxillary arch. Occlusal anomalies accompanying the cleft, such as impacted and missing teeth pose a challenge. A 10-year-old girl with a right-sided cleft alveolus had her ipsilateral lateral incisor horizontally impacted. At the time of the ABG, the impacted lateral incisor was auto-transplanted followed by root canal treatment. Two years and eight months after treatment, the transplanted tooth was aesthetically and functionally stable. Secondary ABG with simultaneous auto-tooth transplantation is an option for alveolar cleft treatment, especially for severely malpositioned teeth with little scope for orthodontic alignment.

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