[Only One in South Korea] Adhesive Replantation of a Completely Fractured Tooth #Replantation #DrChoiYonghun #SaveYourTooth

Among the situations you must prepare for when performing replantation,

preparing for cracks and perforations is the most basic of basics.

If you are at the point of deciding whether to extract the tooth or not,

it is never a simple, easy problem.

It would be nice if it were an easy case where only the root tip needed to be treated,

but in Korean patients' teeth, the absence of cracks is actually the more unusual case.

When a crack progresses further, it leads to a complete fracture.

A small crack in the tooth gradually grows larger until, at some point, the tooth splits completely in two.

That is why it is best to treat cracks as early as possible,

and in any case, I hope those who read my posts understand that preparing for cracks and fractures is essential when performing replantation.

The principle behind saving a completely split tooth can be summarized as follows:

Preserve as much of the remaining periodontal ligament as possible;

bond the cracked area as securely as possible;

maximize the regeneration of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone through regenerative treatment.

I have mentioned this many times on YouTube and my blog,

but the two ultimate goals of my career as a dentist are adhesive treatment for fractured teeth and saving teeth affected by periodontal disease.

Both of these areas have already been overlooked and forgotten by mainstream dentistry,

yet fractures and periodontal disease are so ambiguous that it is often a real shame to give up on these teeth.

Saving cracked and fractured teeth is a treatment that has been studied in Japan since the 1980s.

Due to cultural factors, as well as the efforts of dedicated Japanese dentists who are truly committed to preserving natural teeth, various approaches have been attempted,

and I was fortunate enough to travel to Japan in 2016 and study the field in depth.

Patient satisfaction with adhesive replantation of fractured teeth is very high.

Patients feel as though a cherished piece of porcelain has been neatly restored.

Feeling firsthand how a tooth that was broken and even emitted a rotten odor becomes firmly secured,

these teeth can last quite a long time if they are used with care.

There are also many international papers on these treatments, which I will introduce soon.

As for the significance of saving fractured teeth...

The technology for bonding completely broken teeth is used in every aspect of saving your teeth.

For example, cervical resin restorations that never come off,

and when bonding ceramics, the same adhesive techniques are used as they are.

When you develop the climbing techniques and equipment needed to scale Mt. Everest,

climbing Bukhansan becomes a breeze, easy and safe, just as simple as that.

When Elon Musk develops space rockets,

the international passenger ships we travel on become perfectly safe, which is the same principle.

For a more detailed explanation and the significance of adhesive replantation, please refer to the YouTube video.

#Replantation #DrChoiYonghun #SaveYourTooth

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a completely split fractured tooth be saved?

Yes, it can be saved through adhesive replantation. To save the tooth, as much of the remaining periodontal ligament as possible must be preserved. The process also requires securely bonding the crack and fracture site and promoting regeneration of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.

Why should tooth cracks be treated early?

If a crack is left untreated, it can progress to a complete fracture. A fine crack in a tooth gradually grows larger over time, and at some point the tooth can break completely in two. For this reason, it is safest to treat cracks as early as possible.

How long do teeth last after adhesive replantation of a fractured tooth?

With careful maintenance and use, they can remain functional for a considerable period. When a broken, damaged tooth is securely bonded and firmly fixed, patient satisfaction is high and long-term tooth preservation becomes possible.

Is tooth bonding technology used in other treatments as well?

Yes, it is used across general dental prosthetic and restorative treatments. The precision bonding technique used to firmly reattach fractured teeth is applied as it is to improve the quality and longevity of everyday conservative treatments, such as cervical resin restorations and ceramic bonding.