Intentional replantation: report of a successful case.
Irreversible iatrogenic damage sometimes occurs during dental treatment. In certain cases, intentional extraction, repair, and replantation can be used to save the damaged tooth. This case report describes the successful replantation of a premolar that had sustained a large root perforation.
Barnett
R J
RJ
Department of Endodontics, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine, Charleston.
Burton
W E
WE
Nuckles
D B
DB
D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries*