Orthodontic treatment combined with autotransplantation after removal of ameloblastoma.

Abstract

This article describes the use of indirect skeletal anchorage and autotransplantation in a patient who had an ameloblastoma removed. The mandibular left second and third molars were also extracted. Autogenous bone was grafted after surgical removal of the ameloblastoma, and the mandibular right third permanent molar was transplanted into the extraction space. Orthodontic treatment included a miniscrew to bring the transplanted tooth into good occlusion. Four years after treatment, the patient continued to show good results, with no recurrence of the ameloblastoma.

• Authors: Won Hee Lim, Youn Sic Chun
• Journal: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop) Vol. 135 Issue 3 Pg. 375-9 (Mar 2009) ISSN: 1097-6752 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19268837 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Ameloblastoma (surgery)
• Bone Screws
• Bone Transplantation
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Mandibular Neoplasms (surgery)
• Molar (surgery)
• Molar, Third (surgery, transplantation)
• Orthodontic Anchorage Procedures (instrumentation)
• Orthodontic Brackets
• Orthodontic Wires
• Tooth Extraction
• Tooth Movement Techniques (instrumentation)
• Tooth, Impacted (surgery)
• Transplantation, Autologous