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The Problem Of Dentoalveolar Ankylosis And Subsequent Replacement Resorption In The Growing Patient
Author(s) -
Andersson Lars,
Malmgren Barbro
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
australian endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.703
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1747-4477
pISSN - 1329-1947
DOI - 10.1111/j.1747-4477.1999.tb00088.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ankylosis , dentistry , resorption , avulsion , dental alveolus , tooth avulsion , intrusion , bone resorption , root resorption , complication , orthodontics , surgery , geochemistry , geology
Dentoalveolar ankylosis is a serious complication following injuries of the periodontal membrane in severe dental trauma such as avulsion and intrusion. The condition is a fusion of the alveolar bone with the tooth. The consequences of this condition are progressive resorption of the root with replacement by bone (replacement resorption) and arrested growth of the alveolar process in the growing patient. This article will present an overview of dentoalveolar ankylosis and replacement resorption and its problems, treatment options and prognosis. especially focusing on the growing patient.