Contemporary treatment of the resorbed avulsed tooth: a case report

Int Endod J. 1999 Aug;32(4):332-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.1999.00234.x.

Abstract

This report describes the treatment sequence after traumatic loss of a maxillary central incisor in a 15-year-old patient. Following extraoral root canal treatment and initially successful replantation, the case presented 9 years later with complete root resorption. After augmentation with an autologous mandibular corticocancellous graft, a dental implant was placed in a second stage surgery. The case highlights the challenge facing clinicians in providing the appropriate standard of care for today's treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / etiology
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / surgery
  • Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
  • Humans
  • Incisor / injuries*
  • Male
  • Maxilla
  • Periodontal Abscess / etiology*
  • Periodontal Abscess / surgery
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Root Resorption / etiology*
  • Tooth Avulsion / complications*
  • Tooth Avulsion / surgery
  • Tooth Replantation* / adverse effects