[Tooth transplantation].

Tooth transplantations provide the option of replacing lost or missing teeth in a biological fashion. On account of their high success rates and primarily in Scandinavian countries, they are a popular alternative to orthodontic or prosthetic treatment--particularly in case of children or young people losing teeth in accidents. Success of the treatment is ensured by corresponding diagnosis and good preoperative planning. Tissue-conserving transplant collection and the corresponding conditioning of the transplant bed are of decisive importance for the regeneration of the pulp and the periodontium. The success of the therapy is also influenced by the type and duration of splinting. Depending on the surgical technique and the transplanted tooth, the success rates are between 78% and 96%. The success criteria of a transplantation are defined clinically and radiologically. The diagnosis for transplantation is made from an orthodontic, endodontic, traumatologic, periodontologic and cardiologic perspective. The present article provides an overview of literature and shows current plantation techniques.