Preservation of biological spaces through auto transplantation of third molars with the use of PRF, review of the literature and report of 2 clinical cases

Abstract

Introduction: Dental autotransplantation is important as a new method of dental treatment, since it is an alternative to rehabilitate the patient with autologous organic tissue and at a lower cost than a dental implant. Objective: To evaluate the preservation of biological spaces through autotransplants of third molars in patients attending the José Antonio Páez University, in the period December 2019- May 2020. Materials and methods: The study is framed within a field-type clinical investigation, under a quasi-experimental design. The population consisted of two case studies from the Surgery Area of the José Antonio Páez University, during the period December 2019-May 2020. The clinical history of the patients was used as a data collection technique. Results: In case study 1, the autotransplantation failed because the nolla stage was 6, there was no root formation and root formation was not continued. In case 2, the presence of a slight resorption in the distal root was observed, image at the apical level and at the level of the periapex. Conclusions: Autologous transplantation is a valuable therapeutic option, since it offers a high success rate and a lower cost.