Successful Autotransplantation of a Mandibular Third Molar: A Case Report

Vahid  Azizi; Ali  Chamani; Iman  Shiezadeh

doi:10.18502/jcr.v12i4.21005

Vahid Azizi Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Ali Chamani Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Iman Shiezadeh Student Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jcr.v12i4.21005

Keywords: Tooth autotransplantation; Endodontic treatment; Endodontics.

Abstract

Tooth autotransplantation serves as a viable treatment option for replacing non-restorable teeth, particularly in young patients. This case report details the successful autotransplantation of a mandibular third molar to replace a severely damaged right second mandibular molar in a 21-year-old female. Following atraumatic extraction and meticulous handling to minimize extraoral time, the donor tooth was transplanted into the recipient site with optimal endodontic treatment and stabilization through a semirigid splint. One-year post-operation, the transplanted tooth exhibited normal occlusion, physiological mobility, and no signs of complications such as root resorption or ankylosis. This case underscores the importance of careful patient selection, surgical precision, and post-operative care in achieving successful outcomes in tooth autotransplantation, reaffirming its role as a valuable treatment modality in contemporary dentistry.