Trauma 3 - Dental alveolar Fractures

Question 1

Follow up procedure for dente-alveolar fractures (2)

Answer 1

1. Checking for root development
   - Canal width + length
   - Compare with neighbouring unaffected tooth
2. Check for signs of inflammatory resorption

Question 2

When do we need a flexible 2 week splint? (3)

Answer 2

1. Subluxation
2. Extrusion
3. Avulsion
   - Open + closed apex <60mins EAT

Question 3

When do we need a 4 month splint?

Answer 3

Coronal 1/3rd root fracture