Severe Pain

Enamel dentin-pulp fracture

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

Clinical Findings

• A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp.
• Redness in the middle of the tooth structure.

Treatment

• Nerve (pulp) needs to be evaluated by the doctor.
• Prognosis is linked to the maturity of the tooth.

Follow up

• In 6-8 weeks, then 1 year
  

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Crown-root fracture

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

Clinical Findings

• Crown Fracture extending below the gingival margin.

Treatment

• Treatments widely vary due to where the fracture ends under the gum\bone.
• Most likely a combination of orthodontic, surgical, restorative, as well as endodontic treatments.

Follow up

• In 6-8 weeks, and then 1 year.

Written By: Dr. Ngo