Immediate surgical repositioning following intrusive luxation: a case report and review of the literature


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Guengoer H. C., CENGIZ S. B., ALTAY N.

DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, vol.22, no.6, pp.340-344, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2005.00356.x
  • Journal Name: DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.340-344
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This report presents a case of severe intrusive luxation of mature maxillary lateral incisor in a 10-year-old boy. The intruded tooth was immediately repositioned (surgical extrusion) and splinted within 2 h following injury. Tetracycline therapy was initiated at the time of repositioning and maintained for 10 days. Pulp removal and calcium hydroxide treatment of the root canal was carried out after repositioning. Splint was removed 1 month later. Definitive root canal treatment with gutta percha was accomplished at the second month recall. Clinical and radiographic examination 28 months after the surgical extrusion revealed satisfactory apical and periodontal healing.