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Presents an overview of autotransplantation as a surgical technique for replacing missing teeth.
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Reviews the current evidence on autotransplantation.
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Highlights the difficulties in replacing missing teeth in the paediatric patient.
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Outlines an evidence-based approach for treating patients undergoing autotransplantation.
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Martin, K., Nathwani, S. & Bunyan, R. Autotransplantation of teeth: an evidence-based approach. Br Dent J 224, 861–864 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2018.432
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