Case story
Saving an Impacted Canine with Autotransplantation
The challenge
Pulling the impacted canine into place could damage the roots of the healthy front teeth and potentially lead to tooth loss. Traditional orthodontic traction could also take years.
The plan
Instead of slowly pulling the canine through this high-risk area, we had the impacted canine surgically removed and transplanted into a safer, more ideal position. We then used orthodontic treatment to guide and align the tooth into its final position. This protected the roots of the front teeth, avoided years of difficult orthodontic traction, and significantly shortened treatment time.
The outcome
Crazy case! Canine successfully transplanted without ankylosis or resorption, then aligned with Invisalign into Class I occlusion. Teeth can only be transplanted when the root of the tooth is not fully formed and the apex is not closed.
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