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Dental Reimplantation. Thanks to Jeremy Cushman, MD FACEP and the Monroe Livingston Region. Objectives. Review relevant anatomy Identify candidates for reimplantation Identify candidates inappropriate for procedure Demonstrate the procedure. Why?.
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Dental Reimplantation Thanks to Jeremy Cushman, MD FACEP and the Monroe Livingston Region
Objectives • Review relevant anatomy • Identify candidates for reimplantation • Identify candidates inappropriate for procedure • Demonstrate the procedure
Why? • Length of time before a tooth is implanted and how it is transported are crucial in successfully saving and reimplanting teeth • Best chance for success is when reimplantation occurs less than 5 minutes from injury
Differentiating Baby and Permanent Teeth “Baby” Teeth “Adult” Teeth
Differentiating Baby and Permanent Teeth “Adult” Teeth