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Tooth autotransplantation: An exploratory survey of current awareness, utilization and treatment considerations among orthodontists and pediatric dentists in the U.S.

Journal of dentistry · Schafer B, Moretti AJ, Divaris K, Christensen J · 2026-09-22

A survey of U.S. orthodontists and pediatric dentists found nearly all were aware of tooth autotransplantation, but only 14% had managed a case, with key barriers being lack of training, insurance coverage, and cost.

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