[Periodontal development after tooth germ transplantation within the framework of orthodontic treatment].

The normal development of the periodontal structures was confirmed histologically on young beagle dogs following tooth germ transplants. In humans, clinical and radiographic examinations revealed no pathology of the periodontium following transplantation of tooth germs. The grafted teeth could be moved orthodontically in the same way as any other teeth. No precautions need to be taken. This paper describes the most common indications for transplanting the tooth germs of canines, bicuspids and molars.