Intentional replantation of periodontally compromised teeth with concentrated growth factors

Sometimes, badly damaged front teeth are removed because they seem beyond saving. But what if we could carefully take them out, clean them, add natural healing material, and put them back? In this study, 10 patients with severely loose front teeth due to gum disease had their teeth gently extracted and treated with a substance made from their blood called concentrated growth factor (CGF). The teeth were cleaned, coated with CGF, and replanted immediately. After 1 year, these teeth were not only stable and less painful, but x-rays showed new bone growth around them. The average new bone formation around the tooth was approximately 2.6 mm, which is a strong sign of healing. Patients reported much less pain and a better quality of life compared to before the procedure. Importantly, none of the teeth showed signs of fusing to the bone or breaking down. This method, called intentional replantation (IR) with CGF, may give a second chance to teeth that would otherwise be lost-and could reduce the need for implants in some cases.