Intentional tooth replantation (ITR) is an advanced treatment modality and the procedure of last resort for preserving teeth with inaccessible endodontic or resorptive lesions. ITR is defined as the deliberate extraction of a tooth; evaluation of the root surface, endodontic manipulation, and repair; and placement of the tooth back into its original socket. Case reports, case series, cohort studies, and randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of ITR in the retention of natural teeth that are untreatable or difficult to manage with root canal treatment or endodontic microsurgery. However, variations in clinical protocols for ITR exist due to the empirical nature of the original protocols and rapid advancements in the field of oral biology and dental materials. This heterogeneity in protocols may cause confusion among dental practitioners; therefore, guidelines and considerations for ITR should be explicated. This expert consensus discusses the biological foundation of ITR, the available clinical protocols and current status of ITR in treating teeth with refractory apical periodontitis or anatomical aberration, and the main complications of this treatment, aiming to refine the clinical management of ITR in accordance with the progress of basic research and clinical studies; the findings suggest that ITR may become a more consistent evidence-based option in dental treatment.
Humans ; Tooth Replantation/methods* ; Consensus ; Periapical Periodontitis/surgery*

Instrument separation is a critical complication during root canal therapy, impacting treatment success and long-term tooth preservation. The etiology of instrument separation is multifactorial, involving the intricate anatomy of the root canal system, instrument-related factors, and instrumentation techniques. Instrument separation can hinder thorough cleaning, shaping, and obturation of the root canal, posing challenges to successful treatment outcomes. Although retrieval of separated instrument is often feasible, it carries risks including perforation, excessive removal of tooth structure and root fractures. Effective management of separated instruments requires a comprehensive understanding of the contributing factors, meticulous preoperative assessment, and precise evaluation of the retrieval difficulty. The application of appropriate retrieval techniques is essential to minimize complications and optimize clinical outcomes. The current manuscript provides a framework for understanding the causes, risk factors, and clinical management principles of instrument separation. By integrating effective strategies, endodontists can enhance decision-making, improve endodontic treatment success and ensure the preservation of natural dentition.
Humans ; Root Canal Therapy/adverse effects* ; Consensus ; Root Canal Preparation/adverse effects*

Skin flaps are frequently employed in plastic and reconstructive surgery to address tissue defects.However,their low survival rates remain a challenge,attributed to vascular crisis and necrosis.Despite numerous studies investigating drugs to alleviate flap necrosis,a comprehensive analysis of the research trend in this critical area is lacking.To gain a deeper understanding of the current status,research focal points,and future trends in drugs aimed at enhancing flap survival,a thorough retrospective analysis is imperative.This study aims to employ bibliometric methods to scrutinize the evolution,mechanisms,and forthcoming trends of drugs targeting flap survival improvement.Using VOSviewer software,we quantitatively and visually depict 1)annual temporal trends in the number of documents and citations;2)national/regional publications and their collaborations;3)institutional and authors'contribution;4)journal contribution and relevance;and 5)analysis of research hotspots and directions derived from keywords.Ultimately,we discussed the prospects and challenges of future advances and clinical trans-lation of drugs designed to enhance skin flap survival.In conclusion,the field of pharmacology dedicated to improving skin flap survival is expanding,and this study aims to offer a fresh perspective to promote the advancement and clinical application of such drugs.

S100A9 is an important alarmin in vivo,which plays a role in regulating inflammation and tumorigenesis.Recently,many studies have also explored the biological function and related mechanism of S100A9 in renal diseases,including acute kidney injury,chronic kidney disease,renal stone,renal transplantation,renal tumor,renal cyst,and urinary infection.They pointed out the potential role of S100A9 as a new diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker for renal diseases.In the current study,we conduct a review of these findings and summarize possible future study directions,which aims to help people understand the impact of S100A9 on renal diseases.