Case Study
Simultaneous auto-tooth transplantation of an impacted lateral incisor to the alveolar bone graft site
Authors:
N. S. S. Jayasuriya,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About N. S. S.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences
S. Ratnapreya ,
District General Hospital Matara, Matara, LK
About S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit
R. M. S. H. B. Medawela,
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About R. M. S. H. B.
Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences
M. P. P. K Cooray
University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, LK
About M. P. P. K
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences
Abstract
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.
How to Cite:
Jayasuriya, N. S. S., Ratnapreya, S., Medawela, R. M. S. H. B., & Cooray, M. P. P. K. (2022). Simultaneous auto-tooth transplantation of an impacted lateral incisor to the alveolar bone graft site. Ceylon Journal of Science, 51(2), 107–109. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v51i2.8004
Published on
21 Jun 2022.
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