Day 7:Trauma and Pulpal Necrosis 10/6 Flashcards
Concussion
injury to the tooth without displacement or mobility
Subluxation
injury to the tooth without displacement but exhibity mobility
Avulsion
complete displacement of the tooth out of its socket
Intrusion
displacement of the tooth into the alveolar bone.
Used for direct pulp cap
Calcium Hydroxide (Dycal) and MTA
Used for indirect pulp cap
Glass Ionomer Liner/ Base (Vitrebond)
Luxation injuries-repositioing displace is or is not recommended?
NOT
During first 6 months after injury, pulpal necrosis may occur with clinnically gray or gray-black color change. Txt?
Leave it alone if asymptomatic and no pathology is noted.
What is most reliable for determining pulp vitality?
Thermal test esp. in primary incisors
What percent of primary incisors that are darkened are due to injury are asymptomatic?
80%