PubMed · 2626565
[Avulsed teeth. A case study].
Abstract
A clinical case of exarticulation and replantation served to discuss recent insights regarding the treatment of total avulsions of permanent teeth. A flow chart representing all treatment options is given. The tooth has been replanted in near ideal conditions; within one hour after the avulsion, the young patient attended the dental school with his avulsed tooth stored in milk. After replantation, a very simple splint was applied for only a fortnight and a provisory endodontic therapy with calcium hydroxide was performed. Adequate oral hygiene measures supported with chlorhexidine gel were instructed. These promote the healing process and ultimately also contribute to a long-term survival of the replanted tooth. After healing, a permanent root canal filling was applied and the crown was restored by means of composite material. The one-year- follow up check did not show any sign of resorption and/or ankylosis.
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L C Martens, P A Surmont, R F D'Hauwers. 1989. [Avulsed teeth. A case study].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2626565/
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