Autotransplantation of an immature mandibular third molar to a recipient site with a periradicular lesion: a case report..

Tooth auto transplantation is becoming a predictable method to replace a missing tooth, especially in young patients, with many benefits. This case report presents a 14-year-old male with an un restorable, decayed mandibular first molar with bifurcation and periapical lesions. After the extraction, the socket was debrided and prepared for an immediate auto transplantation of the immature mandibular third molar. Radiologic and clinical follow‑up for 1 year showed periodontal healing with the absence of any complications despite the auto transplantation into an infected site. Thus, third-molar auto transplantation was a good solution to replace an un restorable first molar with a satisfactory result. Despite the existence of periradicular lesion, the curettage, debridement, and irrigation were enough to perform successful immediate tooth auto transplantation in this case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]