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KMID : 0362820090280010024
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Implant Dentistry
2009 Volume.28 No. 1 p.24 ~ p.28
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Management of missing tooth with autotransplantation: A case report
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Son Hyo-Jeong
Jang Ho-Yeol
Keum Yun-Seon
Kim Hyun-Chull
Lee Sang-Chull
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Abstract
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When missing teeth with the decay or congenital missing teeth are existent, treatments for restoring the function and esthetics of missing teeth include fixed bridge, partial denture, implantation and autotransplantation. There is no absolute indications for each techniques, when there are third molar with approriate form for transplantation, autotransplatation could be applicated. Using the immature tooth shows increased pulp revascularization, decreased pulp necrosis and decreased root resorption compared with fully developed tooth. In this study, we reported a case, hopeless 2nd molar with the decay and apical lesion. Using immature 3rd molar, autotransplantation was carried out. After 4months later, normal conditions were observed without any signs of inflammation.
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KEYWORD
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autotransplantation, pulp healing, periodontal ligament
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