Management of maxillary avulsed teeth: using lasers for canal sterilization.

BACKGROUND Avulsion or exarticulation accounts for up to 16% of all traumatic injuries. It is most common in age group of 7 to 14 years. Following the loss of anterior teeth, the replacement is necessary to maintain esthetics, phonetics and avoid arch length discrepancy. Following replantation, postoperative care and management is done in several ways. CASE REPORT This article reports replantation and use of laser for endodontic sterilization and healing in a 12-year-old boy. CONCLUSION It is suggested that replantation of an avulsed tooth as soon as possible using appropriate splint and regular followup will show good prognosis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Laser offers itself as a good alternative to Ca(OH)₂ for root canal sterilization and improved periapical healing.