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The treatment of an avulsed maxillary central incisor by transplantation of an embedded mandibular premolar
Author(s) -
Khongkhunthian Pathawee,
Chantaramungkorn Montri,
Waranyuwat Supanit
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-9657.2002.00102.x
Subject(s) - premolar , medicine , maxillary incisor , dentistry , maxillary central incisor , tooth avulsion , orthodontics , incisor , tooth replantation , molar , root resorption , pathology , resorption
– Avulsion, following traumatic injuries, is relatively infrequent. The treatment of avulsed teeth is by replantation of the avulsed tooth into its own socket. However, sometimes the avulsed tooth cannot be found at the accident site. We report a case in which the avulsed maxillary central incisor is replaced by an embedded lower premolar. A 2‐year follow‐up shows complete periodontal healing and a very satisfactory clinical result.