Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 198, 687 - 688 (2005)
Published online: 11 June 2005 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812382
Subject Category: Paediatric dentistry
Complications following replantation of a primary incisor: A cautionary tale
A S Al-Khayatt1 & L E Davidson2
- Considers management of avulsed primary incisors.
- Reviews guidelines relating to replantation of teeth.
- Emphasises the importance of regular reviews following trauma.
Abstract
The replantation of avulsed primary incisors is contra-indicated. This case describes an 8-year-old child who six years previously had avulsed and had replanted a primary central incisor. At presentation, this tooth was retained, the permanent successor had failed to erupt and appearance of the adjacent lateral incisor was notably delayed. Investigation revealed a radicular cyst in relation to the replanted deciduous incisor together with severe displacement of the permanent tooth, which could not be saved.
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Wellesley Road, Sheffield, S10 2SZ
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Wellesley Road, Sheffield, S10 2SZ
Correspondence to: A S Al-Khayatt1 e-mail: alkhayatt14@hotmail.com
