Autogenous transplant of two impacted mandibular canines: a case report with 2-year follow-up.

PURPOSE

To present a case report of autogenous transplant of two impacted mandibular canines.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A 12-year-old girl, with vestibular impaction of mandibular left and right canines had them extracted and transplanted in the anatomically corrected sites, after an unsuccessful orthodontic treatment including surgical exposure.

RESULTS

After 2 years the teeth are stable and their vitality is maintained.

CONCLUSIONS

In this case the transplantation of the mandibular canines was successful and maintained the vitality of the transplanted teeth for at least 2 years. By preserving the periodontal ligament is it possible to re-establish a functional tooth unit, which allows a physiologic growth of the jaws.