Traumatic Injuries Flashcards
Crown fractures without pulp structure, that only involve the enamel and dentin are considered
Uncomplicated
What is the tx for an uncomplicated fracture
Immediate exposed dentin protection with CaOH cement or other hard dental liner (Vitrabond).
Restore/reattach separated tooth fragment.
Crown fractures that involve enamel, dentin and pulp are classified as
Complicated 13%
What factors should be considered on complicated crown fractures
Extent of fx
Stage of root development.
Length of time since fx.
Restorative tx plan.
What is the tx for complicated crown fractures
pulp capping (CaOH) - first 30 hrs
Partial pulpotomy
full pulpotomy
Pulpectomy
On a mature tooth, what afford the most predictable success
Pulpectomy
On immature teeth, what should always be attempted
vital pulp therapy
What is Check pulpotomy
shallow 2mm; day of injury >80% success rate No files in the canal Use glass Ionomer to seal MTA will set in half hour Etch and build up.
What are some properties of MTA
High pH bacteria tight seal Hardens can act as a base for permanent restorations Needs moisture to cure; two appointments Expensive
What is CaOH mixed with to create a paste
saline
anesthesia
What two materials can be used to seal
ZOE
glass ionomer
What is a crown-root fracture
Enamel, dentine and root cementum are involved but the pulp might or might not be.
Usually oblique
Periodontal, rather than endodontic challenge
What is a root fracture
Cementum
dentin
pulp
Horizontal; only seen on X-ray if beam goes directly through fx (transverse or oblique)
What is the tx for a root fracture
Splint; cervical or middle 1/3
No immediate tx for apical 1/3
Reposition and stabilize
What is a concussion
No displacement
No mobility
Percussion sensitive
No tx