Computer-aided autotransplantation of teeth with 3D printed surgical guides and arch bar: a preliminary experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Autotransplantation of teeth is a method to restore the missing teeth and computer-aided techniques have been applied in this field. The aim of this study was to describe a novel approach for computer-aided autotransplantation of teeth and to preliminarily assess its feasibility, accuracy, and stability.

Methods

Eight wisdom teeth with complete root formation of eight adult patients were autotransplanted. Individual replicas of donor teeth with local splints, surgical templates, and arch bars were virtually designed and fabricated using three-dimensional printing, these were then applied in the autotransplantation surgeries. Clinical and radiological outcomes were observed, the extra-alveolar time, success rate, and 1-year survival rate were analyzed, and accu

SUBMITTER: He W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6252245 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature