Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5642081 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Compound odontomas are common odontogenic tumors associated with permanent tooth impaction in the premaxilla. This report describes the case of a 14-year-old girl with an odontoma-associated impaction over the premaxilla that was treated using autotransplantation to satisfy an immediate esthetic demand. At postoperative follow-up conducted in the 14th month, a satisfactory cosmetic appearance with a healthy periodontal status was observed. In addition, the authors discuss the possible complications of autotransplantation and different treatment strategies for odontoma-associated impaction and for correcting bone defects in this case report. Autotransplantation for treating odontoma-associated impaction can be an alternative solution for satisfying an immediate cosmetic demand and providing a favorable outcome.
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Authors
Lisa Alice DDS, Chih-Yin DDS, Jung-Wu DDS, Wei-Fan DDS, MS,