Dental Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two types of injuries in dental trauma?
A
- Injuries to the tooth
2. Injuries to the socket
2
Q
what is luxation?
A
displacement of teeth in alveolar bone
3
Q
what is concussion?
A
injury to the tooth without displacement or mobility of the tooth
4
Q
what is subluxation?
A
when tooth is mobile but not displaced
5
Q
what is the management for concussion and subluxation?
A
- periapical radiograph
- soft diet for 1 week
- advice to parents
- check pts immunizations
6
Q
what is intrusive luxation?
A
most commonly when incisors are displaced and pushed back up into socket
7
Q
what is intrusve luxation management?
A
- if crown visible then leave to re-erupt
- if whole tooth intruded then extract
8
Q
What is avulsion?
A
when tooth comes out,
9
Q
should primary teeth when avulsed be replanted?
A
no
10
Q
should pernament teeth be replanted?
A
yes immediately
