Revascularization of an impacted, immature dilacerated permanent maxillary central incisor associated with odontoma and a supernumerary tooth

• Main Authors: Priya Subramaniam, Krishna Kumar, Ramakrishna Tangaturi, Girish Kadalagere Lakshmana Babu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
• Series: Saudi Endodontic Journal
• Subjects: Dilaceration; impacted permanent tooth; mesiodens; odontoma; revascularization
• Online Access: http://www.saudiendodj.com//article.asp?issn=1658-5984;year=2013;volume=3;issue=3;spage=132;epage=138;aulast=Subramaniam

To intentionally replant an impacted immature permanent maxillary central incisor in the mixed dentition period followed by revascularization in order to achieve apical root closure. A 9-year-old boy presented with retained maxillary left primary incisors. Radiographic evaluation revealed the presence of a supernumerary tooth and an odontoma associated with an impacted permanent maxillary left central incisor, having root dilaceration. Treatment included surgical removal of mesiodens and odontoma. The impacted dilacerated permanent central incisor was removed and intentionally replanted, followed by revascularization of pulp. During the follow-up, root end closure with narrowing of canal space was observed, patient has been asymptomatic and the tooth remains vital. Revascularization of the immature reimplanted tooth showed continued root development and thickening of the lateral dentinal walls through deposition of new hard tissue and narrowing of the canal space.