Replantation of avulsed teeth. A review.
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.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000502:physiology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000209:etiology; D014070:Tooth / Q000637:transplantation; D018677:Tooth Injuries; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014945:Wound Healing