Replacing the Unilateral Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisor: An Objective and Subjective Comparison of Autotransplantation versus Orthodontic Canine Substitution

This study demonstrated that orthodontic space closure and dental autotransplantation can be acceptable treatment solutions for growing patients with a unilateral missing maxillary lateral incisor. Esthetic outcomes in the maxillary anterior region can impact the psychological status of a patient during an important developmental stage.