Short-Term Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Clinical Outcomes of Dental Autotransplantation in Teeth with Complete and Incomplete Root Development: A Randomized Cohort Study.

Abstract

Background: Dental autotransplantation, the surgical relocation of a tooth within the same individual, offers a valuable alternative to implants for preserving alveolar bone integrity and achieving functional restoration. This study aimed to assess the short-term impact of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on clinical outcomes in autotransplanted teeth with fully and partially developed roots. Methods: A total of 20 patients, aged 18-25, were randomly assigned to either a PRP or non-PRP group, with subgroups based on root development stage. Key outcomes-including tooth vitality, periodontal probing depth, mobility, pain, and root resorption-were evaluated at 1 week, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-transplant. Results: Findings indicated no statistically significant differences between PRP-treated and control groups across all outcomes, suggesting limited PRP efficacy in enhancing short-term outcomes in mature teeth with developed roots. Conclusions: These results underscore the importance of root maturity and atraumatic surgical technique in autotransplantation success, while highlighting that PRP may not significantly affect outcomes in teeth with completed root development.