title: Intentional extraction and replantation: the last resort.
abstract: The importance of the first molar in the development of occlusion is well-known. The difficulties when first molar is not there during the eruption of the second molar and the premolar don't have to be explained much. The construction of a space maintainer in the area of missing first molar is difficult when seven and five are not erupted. The article highlights a case where a grossly decayed first molar with repeated endodontic failures was treated by intentional extraction and replantation as a last resort. A follow-up along with indications and considerations are documented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Al Ameen Dental College, Bijapur, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: V T
authors.initials: VT
authors.lastname: Abdurahiman
authors.forename: Sanju John
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Jolly
authors.forename: M Abdul
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Khader
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014090:Tooth Replantation