No Pain/Low Pain

Infraction

-Please call us to schedule an appointment so we can help treat the injury.

Clinical Findings

• An incomplete fracture (crack) of the enamel without loss of tooth structure.
• Not tender. If tenderness is observed evaluate the tooth for a possible luxation injury or a root fracture.

Treatment

• In case of marked infractions, etching and sealing with resin to prevent discoloration of the infraction lines. Otherwise, no treatment is necessary.
• No follow up is generally needed.

Concussion

-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury!

Clinical Findings

• The tooth is tender to touch or tapping; it has not been displaced and does not have increased mobility.

Treatment

• No treatment is needed.
• Monitor pulpal condition for at least one year.

Follow up

• 4 weeks
• 6-8 weeks
• 1-year

 Subluxation

-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury!

Clinical Findings

• The tooth is tender to touch or tapping; it has not been displaced and does not have increased mobility.

Treatment

• No treatment is needed.
• Monitor pulpal condition for at least one year.

Follow up

• 2 weeks
• 4 weeks
• 6-8 weeks
• 6 months
• 1 year

Written By: Dr. Ngo