Best answer: D

Reasoning: If a developing permanent tooth germ is accidentally removed, prognosis is best when it is gently repositioned deep into its crypt immediately, preserving the delicate follicle and vascular supply; curettage or other manipulation further injures the bud and lowers the chance of continued root formation and eruption [Juloski 2020, PMID 32248615; Morankar 2022, PMID 35311980].