Intentional replantation combined root resection therapy for the treatment of type III radicular groove with two roots: A case report

Figure 2 Basic steps of the surgery. A: The tooth was extracted atraumatically with forceps, and the periodontal ligament remained intact; B: Palatogingival groove extended up to the root apex, and divided into two independent roots; C: The small root was removed with a fissure bur; D: Root tips were backfilled with iRoot BP Plus Root Repair Material; E: The tooth was replanted into its alveolar bone; F: The tooth was splinted with a flexible splint for 1 wk.