Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A Retrospective Case Report on the Longevity of a Reimplanted Closed-Apex Avulsed Canine
- Journal:
- Case Reports in Dentistry
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Julian Leow & Robin Amanullah
- Affiliation:
- Eastman Dental Hospital, 256 Grays Inn Rd, London WC1X 8LD, UK · GB
- Species:
- dog
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.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8907904