Intentional replantation with preapplication of orthodontic force on mandibular second molar
10.14368/jdras.2021.37.4.274
- Author:
Jong-Soon KIM
1
;
Hoon-Sang CHANG
;
Yun-Chan HWANG
;
In-Nam HWANG
;
Won-Mann OH
;
Bin-Na LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2021;37(4):274-280
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intentional replantation has been used for alternative treatment for conventional root canal therapy. This case report describes that the intentional replantation with application of extrusive orhodontic force for 6 weeks, on which tooth of previous root canal the-rapy. As preapplicatory orthodontic force, tooth moblity was increased so that extraction of the designated tooth was more easily accomplished and augmented volume of periodontal ligament is expected to acceleated gingival reattachment.
