Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-02 | 82-86
Case Report
Delayed Replantation of Avulsed Maxillary Anterior Tooth – A Case Report
Dr. Hardeep Kaur, Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Verma, Dr. Ruchi Srivastava
Published : Feb. 27, 2019
Abstract
Replantation of the avulsed tooth immediately is the ideal emergency management. Accounting for about 0.5-16% of
injuries caused by trauma in the permanent dentition creates a strenuous situation for the patient and dentist. Its
prevalence is more common in children with maximum cases occurring in ages between 7 to 9 years old, when the
development of root is incomplete and also the maxillary central incisors are the most common site involved, thus
creating a negative psychological impact on the child as well as the parent owing to esthetic reasons. Therefore, esthetics
and function of the avulsed tooth can be restored by immediate or delayed replantation. In the present case report we will
discuss the management of an avulsed tooth in a 21 years male patient in maxillary anterior region.
In this case after 18 months, replantation of avulsed tooth was successfully achieved even it has to be replanted in
unfavorable conditions. The tooth was asymptomatic, firm and radiographically no signs of resorption or infection were
observed.