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case_images: A) Radiography of mandibular left second molar (#47) and maxillary right third molar (#18); B) Socket of mandibular right second molar after irrigation with sterile saline; C) after transplantation (clinical view); D) After occlusal adjustment; E) Radiographic view after transplantation; F) Radiographic view after obturation; G) Radiographic view after 6 months; H) Normal periodontal probing after 6 months
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case_images: Clinical examination revealed a developed maxillary right third molar, which was completely erupted and was a proper candidate for ATT (Figure 1A). After transplanting the donor tooth, it was splinted with silk sutures and occlusal adjustments were made to remove the occlusal forces from the tooth (Figures 1B to E).  Tulsa Dental, Tulsa, OK, USA) was used as sealer (Figure 1F). Tooth crown was permanently restored with amalgam. The patient was asymptomatic in the post-operative period (Figure 1G). Radiographic examinations showed a continuous intact periodontal ligament (PDL), bone regeneration in the site of previous periradicular radiolucency and no evidence of root resorption (Figure 1G and 1H).