A Retrospective Case Report on the Longevity of a Reimplanted Closed-Apex Avulsed Canine. (13th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leow, Julian; Amanullah, Robin
• Other Names: Torres-Lagares Daniel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2020(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-02-13
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2020/8907904
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : For an avulsed tooth with closed apices, it is recommended that the tooth undergoes elective root canal treatment. We however present in this case report a 73-year-old Afro-Caribbean lady, with an asymptomatic, untreated, self-replanted lower left canine which suffered an avulsion 45 years ago. The patient reported no loss of function. This case illustrates the potentially positive outcome of a replanted, non-root-treated, avulsed closed-apex tooth while highlighting the significance of patient-related factors.