Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2015
Volume : Volume 5
Issue : Issue 1
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Dr T. Ramesh
ramesht.mds@gmail.com
Background: This case report presents a case of delayed replantation of avulsed maxillary central incisor after an extended dry extra-alveolar period. Fifteen-year-old boy presented with avulsed maxillary central incisor due to trauma occurring more than 24 hours earlier, respectively. Treatment guidelines for avulsed mature permanent teeth with prolonged extra-oral time were carried out for the teeth and the extra-oral endodontic treatment was completed. After having been repositioned, the teeth were stabilized for 4 weeks and prophylactic antibiotic was prescribed. Clinical and radiographic controls were done after 12 months. During the follow-up periods the teeth reported in these cases have remained in a stable, functional position did not revealed clinical initial replacement resorption and ankylosis.
Keywords: Avulsed tooth, Reimplantation, Maxilla
