Open AccessTreatment of paraesthesia following root canal treatment by intentional tooth replantation: A review of the literature and a case report
Author(s) -
Igor Tsesis,
Silvio Taschieri,
Eyal Rosen,
Stefano Corbella,
Massimo Del Fabbro
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.135931
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , root canal , endodontic retreatment , tooth replantation , treatment modality , replantation , endodontic procedures , inferior alveolar nerve , case selection , orthodontics , molar , surgery , resorption , root resorption , pathology
Some endodontic procedures may cause damage to the inferior alveolar nerve, leading to paraesthesia. When such complication is due to extrusion of obturation material beyond the apex, it can be managed by intentional replantation (IR). IR consists of the removal of a tooth and its re-insertion into the socket after performing a proper root end manipulation. It is a relatively conservative procedure aimed at preserving the tooth and, with correct case selection, can provide a predictable outcome.