Tooth replantation

Overview

Accidents at home, school, or in a motor vehicle, as well as altercations and contact sports, all result in dental injuries. The most frequently injured teeth are the maxillary central incisors. The prognosis is better when teeth are replanted within 5 minutes of avulsion; however, such ideal therapy is not always achievable.

When a tooth is entirely dislodged from its socket, it is said to have avulsed. Avulsed teeth are dental emergencies that must be treated quickly. To save your tooth, consider reinserting it as soon as possible. Teeth that are treated within 30 minutes to an hour have the highest probability of success.

The 7-11-year age group has the highest incidence of dental trauma, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. Permanent teeth are more likely to be damaged than temporary teeth (60 percent vs. 40 percent, respectively). A study of 800 children aged 11 to 13 indicated that about half of them had dental trauma in permanent front teeth, with around 10% of respondents not recalling a history of trauma. A study of 1298 trauma patients treated in an emergency room found that 24 percent had dental injuries, with two-thirds having tooth avulsions.