Use of hydroxyapatite in tooth replantation radiographically followed up for 14 years: a case report |
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| Authors: | Elaine de Fá tima Zanchin Baldissera,Vania Regina Fontanella,Wilson Ito,Fernando Pomar |
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| Affiliation: | Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil;;Surgery and Orthopedics Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil;;DS in Private Practice, Rio Grande, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Abstract – A lateral incisor was replanted 4 h after trauma. The tooth subsequently developed external root resorption treated with calcium hydroxide initially and with a hydroxyapatite root filling subsequently. Radiographs of the replanted tooth were obtained to follow up the patient for 14 years. |
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| Keywords: | tooth avulsion tooth replantation external root resorption hydroxyapatite |
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