Immediate repositioning of an accidentally extruded immature premolar after extracting root remnants of the primary molar

This article describes a case where during an extraction of a primary molar 's root remnant, the successor permanent tooth was accidentally extruded. T he extruded tooth was immediately repositioned to its right position in the socket and it erupted normally after a short time. After 2 years, a routin e clinical examination revealed normal appearance of the premolar in the de ntal arch. A radiograph demonstrated an obliterated coronal part of the pul p, normal root length, a slightly open apex and no periapical inflammation.