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Tooth autotransplantation (TA) is a tooth replacement option for children and adolescents, with a 90% long-term survival rate reported in previous research.
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TA permits functional adaptation and can support alveolar bone growth, formation of a functional periodontal ligament, and favorable gingival contours.
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Despite its clinical efficacy, TA remains underused in the United States, partly because of limited awareness of its practical application and uncertainty about costs and reimbursement.
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Previous studies have found TA to be a cost-effective tooth replacement option, particularly for growing children, although most of this research was conducted outside the United States.
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The study develops a cost model for maxillary anterior TA in patients aged 8 through 25 years and compares its procedural and time costs with those of implant-supported prosthesis, resin-bonded fixed partial denture, and orthodontic space closure.
