Trauma- Subluxation Flashcards

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What are the signs and symptoms for subluxation?

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Mobility+
Displacement -
TTP+
Vitality: usually + but can possibly be negative initially which indicates increased risk of pulp death

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What is subluxation ?

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Trauma to pdl resulting in some mobility but no displacement

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Which tissues are affected?

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Gingival : bleeding
Pdl oedema and bleeding
NVB damage possibly

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When would yo take radiographs in subluxation?

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4 weeks
6-8weeks
1 year

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What treatment is needed for subluxation?

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Review pulp vitality after 1 yr
Soft diet analgesics OHI
Possibly needs splint but not likely if so splint for 2 weeks only

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What is the prognosis for subluxed teeth?

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Westbury 2012
Open apex: 100%
Closed : 85

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When do you review subluxed teeth?

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1 week
4 weeks
6-8weeks
1 year

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