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Self‐replantation of an avulsed tooth in torsoversion: a 10‐year follow‐up
Author(s) -
Rai Priyank,
Gupta Udayan,
Kalra Namita
Publication year - 2007
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 - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2005.00412.x
Subject(s) - replantation , tooth avulsion , avulsion , medicine , dentistry , crown (dentistry) , maxillary central incisor , dental trauma , tooth replantation , rehabilitation , outpatient clinic , orthodontics , physical therapy , surgery , root resorption , pathology , resorption
– A 15‐year‐old moderately built boy reported to the dental outpatient department with a complaint of pus discharge from the upper front teeth. There was a clear history of traumatic avulsion followed by self‐replantation 6 years earlier. No dental treatment was taken by the child. On clinical examination the left upper central incisor was in torsoversion (anatomical labial surface on palatal side and vice versa). The child had probably self‐replanted in torsoversion. Endodontic treatment was successfully completed, and final rehabilitation was done by a porcelain crown. The case highlights the excellent results of immediate replantation even when it is done by a child. It also highlights the value of school level dental education.