Replantation of avulsed primary incisors: a risk benefit assessment.
Parents of preschool children with avulsed primary incisors may request replantation. Although dental textbooks uniformly recommend that primary teeth not be replanted, some case reports advocate the procedure. This review of case reports identifies a number of pathological outcomes of replantation and provides information for clinicians and parents on the risks that may accompany replantation.
Zamon
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University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Kenny
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000601:surgery*; D014090:Tooth Replantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome