Intentional extraction and replantation: The last resort

Abstract

The importance of the first molar in the development of occlusion is well-known. The difficulties when first molar is not there during the eruption of the second molar and the premolar don't have to be explained much. The construction of a space maintainer in the area of missing first molar is difficult when seven and five are not erupted. The article highlights a case where a grossly decayed first molar with repeated endodontic failures was treated by intentional extraction and replantation as a last resort. A follow-up along with indications and considerations are documented.

Una visión del reimplante intencional como alternativa a la exodoncia dentaria

“…La fi losofía conservadora es lo más importante en la práctica odontológica, y muchas veces esto no se cumple tanto por parte del odontólogo como por parte del paciente. La conservación no sólo implica el mantenimiento de la estructura dentaria, sino también la preservación de los tejidos circundantes (1,2).…”