Seoul Top Dental Hospital

Tooth Autotransplantation

Moving a usable tooth of your own to where it is needed, restoring natural tooth function

What is tooth autotransplantation?

Tooth autotransplantation is a procedure in which a usable tooth of your own, such as a wisdom tooth or a tooth that is not in function, is moved to a site where a tooth must be extracted or has already been lost.

It is a treatment that uses your natural tooth rather than an implant. If the periodontal ligament around the root remains vital, you can expect the return of chewing function and a natural sense of feeling.

However, it is not suitable for every tooth. The shape of the donor tooth, the condition of its root, the jawbone at the recipient site, and the positional relationship are all carefully assessed before determining feasibility.

Illustration of Tooth Autotransplantation

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Who is this treatment for?

If a lost tooth needs to be replaced and you have a tooth of your own that can be used, autotransplantation may be one of your treatment options.

  • You have a suitable donor tooth

    When a usable tooth such as a wisdom tooth or supernumerary tooth is available

  • The recipient site is suitable

    When the size of the donor tooth matches the space of the missing tooth

  • The root is in good condition

    When the root of the tooth can be preserved during extraction

  • The jawbone is in good condition

    When the site can support the transplanted tooth as it settles

PROCESS

Tooth Autotransplantation Treatment Process

From precision diagnosis to transplantation, stabilization, and recovery care, we proceed step by step according to the condition of your tooth and jawbone.

  1. STEP. 01

    Local Anesthesia and Preparation

    Local anesthesia is administered and the site is prepared for a stable transplant.

  2. STEP. 02

    Preparing the Recipient Site

    The socket is precisely shaped to match the size and form of the tooth being moved.

  3. STEP. 03

    Transplanting the Tooth

    Your own usable tooth is moved and placed at the required site.

  4. STEP. 04

    Stabilization and Recovery Treatment

    Once the transplanted tooth has stabilized, root canal treatment and prosthetic restoration are carried out.

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Dental Treatment: Frequently Asked Questions

Asked in the patient's words, answered in the expert's.

  • A. An implant places an artificial root, whereas autotransplantation moves your own tooth to a different position. The key difference is that autotransplantation preserves the natural periodontal ligament.

Infection-controlled treatment area at Seoul Top Dental Hospital

Rigorous infection control for a safe treatment environment.

From the air in our treatment rooms to every instrument we use, everything is managed through a systematic sterilization process.

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