An Easy Method of Repositioning a Luxated Tooth

Lago L, Da Silva L, Fernandez-Formoso N and Rilo B

Published on: 2022-03-04

Abstract

Repositioning a traumatized tooth involves, first, replacing it and second, stabilizing it. Repositioning is usually achieved by digital pressure or with forceps. Stabilization, on the other hand, usually requires flexible splints.  A case is described in which complete replacement of the original tooth was not possible. Instead, an acetate splint was designed in such a way that it replaces the tooth in its natural position and at the same time served to stabilize it. Its characteristics allow proper oral hygiene and performance of the necessary vitality tests. It is also economical and easy to make. The correct treatment for the extrusion is the immediate dental replacement, which may be impossible due to the delay in the treatment, being necessary to use other procedures. The favorable result of the presented case suggests that the splint described allows the tooth to be repositioned and, at the same time, it is useful as a stabilization splint.