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Intentional replantation of a mandibular second molar with long‐term follow‐up: report of a case
Author(s) -
Benenati Fred W.
Publication year - 2003
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.1600-9657.2003.00162.x
Subject(s) - replantation , tooth replantation , medicine , dentistry , asymptomatic , molar , root resorption , orthodontics , resorption , surgery , pathology
– A case is reported of a mandibular second molar that underwent non‐surgical endodontic treatment and intentional replantation in an effort to relieve continued symptoms. A 15.5‐year follow‐up clinical examination revealed the patient to be asymptomatic, the tooth to be still functional, and a recall film showed no evidence of root resorption. The indications for and limitations of intentional replantation as well as recommended literature on the subject are discussed.