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ArticleClinical advances in periodontics2025

Tooth autotransplantation outcomes using platelet-rich fibrin: A promising approach; case study.

Fatemeh SamavatiJame, Abdusalam Alrmali, Pablo Galindo-Fernandez, Sandra Stuhr, Hom-Lay Wang

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Fatemeh SamavatiJameDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Abdusalam AlrmaliDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Pablo Galindo-FernandezDepartment of Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Sandra StuhrDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Hom-Lay WangDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundAutogenous tooth transplantation refers to a surgical procedure involving the relocation of a tooth within the same individual. Incorporating platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in this procedure holds the potential to improve healing, accelerate recovery, and optimize treatment outcomes.

methodsIn this article, the authors illustrate a PRF-based approach for autogenous tooth transplantation through two case scenarios. These cases outline the surgical steps of tooth transplantation and demonstrate the potential role of PRF in enhancing soft tissue healing. Furthermore, the article provides insights from a long-term follow-up spanning over 7 years.

resultsTooth transplantation in young adults is promising but depends on factors such as root development stage and donor tooth size matching. Including PRF may improve healing, at least in the short term, due to its rich concentration of growth factors and cytokines, promoting effective tissue regeneration.

conclusionsAutogenous tooth transplantation has shown to be a viable treatment option for replacing the missing dentition. Adding PRF to the autogenous tooth transplantation procedure may speed up and enhance the treatment outcome. While the favorable results of these cases might be partially attributed to the use of PRF, the contribution of PRF to the healing process of tooth transplant remains conjectural and requires validation through additional research. KEY POINTS: Tooth autotransplantation can be performed in younger patients without requiring root canal treatment, while also potentially benefiting from the incorporation of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).

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Platelet-Rich FibrinToothAdolescentFemaleHumansTransplantation, AutologousTreatment OutcomeWound Healingautologousbiological factorscase studyplatelet‐rich fibrintransplantationwound healing

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PMCPMC11959680

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