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Title: | Proliferation of epithelial rests of Malassez following autotransplantation of third molars. | Authors: | STRUYS, Tom SCHUERMANS, Joke Corpas, Livia POLITIS, Constantinus Vrielinck, Luc Schepers, Serge Jacobs, Reinhilde LAMBRICHTS, Ivo |
Issue Date: | 2010 | Publisher: | BIOMED Central | Source: | Journal of Medical Case Reports, 4, p. 328-332 | Abstract: | INTRODUCTION: Auto-transplantation of third molars is frequently undertaken in order to restore a perfect occlusion and to improve mastication following a substantial loss of molars. However, little is known about the precise role of the periodontal membrane during this procedure. Therefore, we investigated if the epithelial rests of Malassez persist in the periodontal ligament of auto-transplanted teeth and, if so, whether these may show signs of a neuro-epithelial relationship. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 21-year-old Caucasian woman who underwent an auto-transplantation of two third molars. After two years, renewed progressive caries of the auto-transplanted teeth led to the removal of the auto-transplanted elements. The periodontal ligament was removed and studied with a light and transmission electron microscope. CONCLUSION: In this report we examined the ultrastructure of the periodontal ligament after auto-transplantation in order to see if the periodontal ligament recovers completely from this intervention. We observed fully developed blood vessels and a re-innervation of the epithelial rests of Malassez which were proliferating following auto-transplantation. This proliferation might be critical in the remodelling of the alveolar socket in order to provide a perfect fit for the transplanted tooth. In order to minimalise the damage to the epithelial rests of Malassez, the extraction of the tooth should be as atraumatic as possible in order to provide an optimal conservation of the periodontal ligament which will be beneficial to the healing-process. | Document URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/11341 | ISSN: | 1752-1947 | DOI: | 10.1186/1752-1947-4-328 | Category: | A2 | Type: | Journal Contribution |
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