Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2020, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (1): 65-68.doi: 10.19439/j.sjos.2020.01.013

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Application of computer virtual design to assist the accuracy of socket preparation during tooth autotransplantation

CHEN Jia-min1, WU Ye1, HE Pin-ting2, XIE Fu-ping1, LIU Huan-huan1, NIU Gang1, LIN Li-song1   

  1. 1.Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University. Fuzhou 350002,Fujian Province;
    2.School of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University. Fuzhou 350002, Fujian Province, China
  • Received:2019-05-22 Online:2020-02-25 Published:2020-03-09

Abstract: PURPOSE: It was aimed to apply computer virtual design and digital surgical templates to simulate postoperative position of tooth and guide the accuracy of socket preparation during tooth autotransplantation. METHODS: The study enrolled 10 patients who underwent tooth autotransplant surgery. Cone-bean CT (CBCT) data were imported into Proplan CMF 3.0 software. The donor tooth was transferred to the recipient site according to the occlusion and space situation. A digital template was designed to guide socket preparation. Computer-aided rapid prototyping (RP) technique was used to print the surgical template and tooth model. RESULTS: With computer virtual design and digital template, it was possible to accurately guide socket preparation in recipient site. The six-month follow-up results showed the periodontal space in the radiographs was continuous and intact. There was no mobility in all cases and the probing depth of the tooth was <; 4 mm. The related data showed a favorable survival and success rates of the donor teeth. CONCLUSIONS: Computer virtual design can successfully simulate postoperative position in tooth autotransplantation while simplifying the surgical procedure, and enhance the accuracy of socket preparation.

Key words: Tooth autotransplantation, Computer virtual design, Socket preparing

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