Empleo de diente autógeno como material de regeneración ósearevisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso clínico

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Introduction: The use of autogenous teeth, as graft material, is a current therapeutic option in cases of bone regeneration. Its obtention has been facilitated by the introduction of devices capable of processing teeth. The aim of this article is to perform, based on a clinical case, a review of the literature about the use of autologous teeth as bone graft material and the devices for its processing. Clinical case: Male patient, 18 years of age, who comes to the dental office presenting a lower wisdom retained. Extraction of the tooth was determined by diagnosis and the patient was informed about the possibility of using it as bone regeneration material. After the extraction, the tooth was processed by the Tooth Transformer® (Imbiodent) device and was used as autologous graft material. No postoperative complications were presented and the radiographic evaluation, at 8 days and 10 weeks, showed a favorable evolution of the treatment. Discusion: Demineralized dentin is a organic material whose potential relies in the growth factors it contains to stimulate bone formation and repair. However, there is no consensus on the degree of demineralization or the ideal particle size. The recent introduction of devices, capable of processing teeth, enables the obtention of a dental graft material for bone regeneration therapies. Conclusion: The use of autologous teeth is a promising alternative in the bone grafts field. The technique of tooth transformation is simple with the use of the current devices.