Rodríguez RN, Morgado SD, Díaz HMJ

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: dental autotransplant is performed more frequently in patients with dentoalveolar trauma. In cases of dental losses for other reasons, the osseointegrated implant is currently used, so the former has been relegated.
Objective: to present the case of a patient who underwent autotransplantation of an upper canine as a therapeutic option to correct malocclusion.
Case presentation: female patient, 22 years old, with the left upper canine retained. Six months ago a tie was carried out during an active treatment in orthodontics. The x-ray showed the impacted canine and angulation that made orthodontic movement difficult. In the surgical procedure, the canine autologous technique was used. She had no surgical complications and evolved satisfactorily.
Discussion: dental retention is characterized by the lack of eruption of the tooth and a set of alterations. It occurs most frequently in adolescents and young adults, and is related to the eruption of third molars and canines. The treatment of choice is the relocation of the tooth included in the dental arch, and can be done through surgical-orthodontic or surgical procedures.
Conclusions: dental autotransplantation is a viable option to treat malocclusions. The functionality of the transplanted tooth was good, as well as its aesthetics and integration. Although the use of this technique is limited to the donor tooth, if it meets the conditions to perform the transplant, it should be considered.