Use of a 3D-printed Model for Autotransplantation Adjacent to a Cleft Site.
Early loss of teeth in the premaxilla can limit future restorative options. One solution is replacement using autotransplantation. This surgical technique can be optimized by using 3D-printed models to aid in planning and improving the prognosis. The pur- pose of this case report is to describe the autotransplantation of a premolar into the site of a hopeless maxillary incisor in a 12-year-old male with bilateral cleft lip and palate who had missed previous bone grafting opportunities, using a 3D-printed ana- logue. After a 25-month-follow-up, the autotransplantation continued to be successful and the patient was able to progress with other restorative procedures.
Authors
- Victoria A. Sears (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1543-586X)
- Jonathan M. Morris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5035-3910)
- Elise Sarvas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3296-3256)
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-01-15
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00