Reimplantation refers to the insertion and temporary fixation of completely or partially avulsed (knocked out) tooth or teeth that have resulted from traumatic injury. The most common teeth to be avulsed are the upper front permanent teeth. In instances where primary teeth have been avulsed reimplantation is usually not sought as these teeth will b...
(re″im-plan-ta´shәn) replantation.
Act of reinserting a tooth into the alveolar socket from which it had been avulsed.
The reinsertion in its original situation of an organ or part which has been removed.
Type: Term Pronunciation: rē′im-plan-tā′shŭn Synonyms: replantation
Reimplantation: Synonymous with replantation. See: Replantation.