Intraalveolar transplantation of teeth with crown-root fractures

Abstract

Intraalveolar transplantation using a simple extraction technique with extrusion of the root sufficiently to allow crown preparation was performed in 23 cases of crown-root fractures. A normal periodontal membrane was present after three months in all cases. Signs of superficial root resorption were observed in two cases, and small periapical radiolucencies were seen in another two, probably as a reaction to the presence of excess rootfilling material. Minor remodeling of the marginal bone adjacent to the extruded roots was observed in eight cases. © 1985, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.. All rights reserved.