Autotransplatation of impacted upper permanent canines with incomplete root formation. A case report.

Introduction: Tooth autotransplantation is the replacement of aɸmissing tooth with another tooth within aɸpatient’sɸdentition. It usually involves aɸtransfer of an impacted or erupted tooth from aɸdonor site to an extraction or surgically created recipient site. Material and method: The patient (12 years) with two impacted maxillary canines (13 and 23) was referred to the Orthodontic department of Clinic of Stomatology and General University Hospital. The patient underwent orthodontic treatment combined with autotransplantation of teeth 13 and 23. The case report presents the autotransplantation of impacted canines with incomplete root formation and preserved vitality after the procedure. Conclusion: Full esthetics as well as function of the dentition with lower financial demands was achieved by the autotransplatation of both impacted canines. It is another treatment option, especially in case of impacted teeth in unfavourable position which does not allow active orthodontic extrusion or where standard treament could be associated with an increased risk of damage to the adjacent anatomical structures.