title: The usefulness of three-dimensional imaging for prognostication in cases of intentional tooth replantation.
abstract: This paper describes the utility of three-dimensional (3D) images obtained with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for prediction of successful clinical outcome in two cases of intentional tooth replantation (IR). IR was performed for teeth affected by vertical root fracture and root perforation with local application of blood clot and oxy-tetracycline antibiotic. High-resolution 3D images demonstrated no evidence of ankylosis, but did reveal the presence of alveolar bone regeneration, suggesting a good long-term prognosis. Our observations in these cases suggested that local application of the above two materials might help to induce the regeneration of lost periodontal tissues in IR.
authors.affiliation: Section of Periodontology, Division of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. hkabashi@dent.kyushu-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: Hiroaki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kabashima
authors.forename: Kunitaka
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mizobe
authors.forename: Takako
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.forename: Hiroyoshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nakamuta
authors.forename: Kenichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kurita
authors.forename: Yoshihiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Terada
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001777:Blood Coagulation; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010118:Oxytetracycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D020254:Tooth Ankylosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010118:Oxytetracycline