Intentional replantation of a mandibular second molar with long-term follow-up: report of a case.
A case is reported of a mandibular second molar that underwent non-surgical endodontic treatment and intentional replantation in an effort to relieve continued symptoms. A 15.5-year follow-up clinical examination revealed the patient to be asymptomatic, the tooth to be still functional, and a recall film showed no evidence of root resorption. The indications for and limitations of intentional replantation as well as recommended literature on the subject are discussed.
Benenati
Fred W
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Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 73190, USA. fred-benenati@ouhsc.edu
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities