International Dentistry Journal (ISSN: 3065-4505) | Volume 4, Issue 1 | Research Article | Open Access DOI
Matteo Arcari*
Matteo Arcari1*, Andrea Vismara2, Andrea Cavanna2, Luigi Tagliatesta3
1DDS, Resident in Oral Surgery, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Unit of Oral Surgery, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
2Dentistry Student, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
3DDS, Specialist in Oral Surgery, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Head of Pediatric Oral Surgery Unit, Santi Paolo and Carlo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
*Correspondence to: Matteo Arcari
Fulltext PDFThe impaction of maxillary and mandibular canines is a common clinical problem that requires a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis, management, and optimal treatment. Dental autotransplantation is a surgical technique that represents an alternative to surgical-orthodontic approach, which can often be too complex due to the position of the impacted tooth or too long and therefore difficult for the patient to accept.
This retrospective study aims to analyze 23 impacted canines that were extracted and subsequently autotransplanted into their original location. The study correlates surgical outcomes in terms of success, loss, or survival with the time required for extraction and the extra-alveolar time to which the autotransplanted canines were subjected. In particular this study aims to highlight how the time required for extraction and the extra-alveolar period of the donor tooth are critical for the transplant’s prognosis.
Patients were subsequently followed up for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 years.
As highlighted by this retrospective study, the relationship between autotransplantation success and reduced management times for the included canine is confirmed, both in terms of extraction and extra-alveolar times.
Matteo Arcari, Andrea Vismara, Andrea Cavanna, Luigi Tagliatesta. Autotransplantation of Impacted Canines: A Retrospective Study of 23 Clinical Cases. Int Dent Jour. 2025;4(1):1-7.