S-4 - Intentional Replantation in Today's Practice

There is increasing evidence that teeth with failed endodontic treatment, unsuitable for retreatment due to restorative or anatomic factors, may be candidates for a replantation procedure. The best available evidence indicates that clinicians should integrate the replantation procedure into their treatment planning in select cases. It has been demonstrated that replantation offers the potential for success when proper case selection and procedures are followed. There is a significant cost differential between replantation and that of an implant and crown or fixed prosthesis. Patients who cannot afford an implant, crown, or fixed prosthesis may have their needs addressed by replantation. The procedure offers a viable alternative for some patients who might otherwise lose a tooth resulting in reduced function and diminished esthetics. This presentation will review pertinent literature, consider indications and contraindications for the procedure, and demonstrate completed cases with follow-up. The presentation will utilize a video demonstrating the procedure to serve as a procedural guide. An ongoing multicenter replantation outcomes study will also be reviewed.