The avulsed tooth--the best implant.

Successful management of the avulsed tooth begins at the accident site. Correct first-aid care followed by proper management in the dental surgery will significantly improve the prognosis for the avulsed tooth. The major aim following avulsion is the prevention of further damage to the periodontal ligament and, if possible, the maintenance of pulp vascularity. Studies have indicated that variables such as the extra-oral period, the storage medium and the stage of root development of the avulsed tooth significantly influence the final outcome. Endodontic therapy and chemical conditioning of the root surface after an extended extra-oral period has the potential to delay the resorptive processes of a replanted tooth.