Treatment of External Root Resorption by Intentional Replantation Using Calcium Silicate-Based Cements

Abstract

Intentional replantation is a clinical technique that involves the extraction of the tooth and reinserting it into the socket after endodontic manipulation and restoring the defect of root resorption with a suitable biocompatible material. The procedure is typically performed as a last resort when other treatment options, such as root canal therapy or apical surgery, are not feasible or have failed. The aim and objective of this search were to show the success rate of intentional replantation as a treatment for teeth with root resorption. Using the PubMed, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar electronic databases. The keywords were as follows: intentional replantation, root resorption, and Biodentine. The results showed that intentional replantation is a reliable and predictable procedure; when indicated, with a very high success rate if it is done correctly, promptly, and the periodontal ligament integrity is preserved as much as possible. When standard protocols of intentional replantation are followed, clinical and radiological success is expected. From this point of view, intentional replantation should be considered as a viable therapeutic option and not as a procedure of last resort