Journal of Dental Research, Vol 55, 235-238, Copyright © 1976 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
Cementum regeneration in replanted teeth with differing pulp treatment
R. R. Woehrle
Cementum regeneration on exposed dentinal root surfaces of replanted teeth
not subjected to replantation. The implication was that secondary
reattachment of replanted teeth was largely dependent on the status of
supporting alveolar tissues. The role of the replant appeared essentially
passive, reacting as a substrate for cementum deposition that may be more
or less acceptable to the regenerating periodontal tissues as dictated by
the extraoral history. Although the pattern of cementum deposition was
unaltered by replantation, the quantity of new cementum deposited on
exposed dentin did appear to be affected by pulpal treatment; thus, an
indication was given that survival of replanted teeth may be influenced by
pulpal procedures.