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Replantation of avulsed teeth. A review *
Author(s) -
Heithersay Geoffrey S.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1975.tb04331.x
Subject(s) - replantation , medicine , dentistry , tooth avulsion , root canal , root resorption , tooth replantation , resorption , surgery , pathology
A bstract — Time is a critical factor in successful replantation. The avulsed tooth is simply washed and replaced immediately. Where contamination with soil occurs anti‐tetanus prophylaxis is given and some form of splinting is necessary for 3–4 weeks. Endodontic therapy is performed prior to replacement if there is a delay of more than two hours and where apex formation is complete it should be commenced within 10 days. Calcium hydroxide is useful as a root canal dressing and in controlling resorption. The value of immediate replacement and treatment should be publicised.