Autogenous Transplantation of Impacted teeth : Indication and Case Report

Yu,  Hyung-Seog; Kim,  Tae-Gyun

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 38(1); 2000 > Article

Journal of Korean Dental Association 2000;38(1):22-29.
Published online January 31, 2000.

매복치 자가이식술의 적응증과 치험례

유형석¹, 김태균²

^¹연세대학교 치과대학 교정학교실
^²연세대학교 치과대학 교정학교실

Autogenous Transplantation of Impacted teeth : Indication and Case Report

Hyung-Seog Yu¹, Tae-Gyun Kim²

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the indication. treatment procedure. prognosos and complication of autogenous transplantation in treating impacted teeth of orthodontic patient. Autogenous transplantation is indicated, in cases of rejecting orthodontic treatment due to the visible orthodontic appliance, the relatively long treatment time, unfavorable tooth position for orthodontic repositioning, unrestorable advanced detal caries. advanced periodontitis and ankylosed tooth. Most process related to the decision of the prognosis is dependent on the careful surgical technique. In comparison to other orthodontic and surgical procedure, the application of the autotransplantation is limited, although its success rate is markedly increased today. Therefore we must we must pay attention to the treatment planning and cooperation with other specialties is needed.