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 [...]
Extrusive Luxation
-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! The first few hours a critical, try to gently re position the teeth, then use gauze or a napkin between the teeth and close the mouth. Visit the [...]
Intrusive Luxation
-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! Clinical Findings The tooth is displaced axially into the alveolar bone. It is immobile and percussion may give a high, metallic (ankylotic) sound. Treatment Allow some natural eruption [...]
Lateral Luxation
-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! The first few hours are very critical! Try to gently move to the teeth back to their position. Use gauze or a napkin to place between the teeth [...]
Infraction
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, [...]
No pain-Low pain
Enamel Fracture -Please call us to schedule an appointment so we can help treat the injury. Clinical Findings A complete fracture of the enamel. Loss of enamel, and no visible sign of exposed dentin. Not tender. If tenderness [...]
Avulsion (Tooth out of socket)
Please see dental provider immediately! Baby teeth If a baby tooth is avulsed, leave it out of the socket. Next, seek a dentist for a follow-up. Adult teeth First Aid for Avulsed teeth https://kidfocusdentistry.com/first-aid-avulsed-teeth/ The prognosis for avulsed permanent [...]
Non-Mobile
Fracture No pain- Low pain Enamel fracture Moderate pain and sensitivity Enamel dentin fracture Severe Pain Enamel dentin-pulp fracture Crown-root fracture Non- Fracture No pain\ low pain Infraction (crack) Concussion (tender) Subluxation Pain Mobile Non-mobile
Non fracture dental trauma
Dental infraction This type of dental trauma is categorized by: 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 [...]
What to do about a fractured tooth
If your child has a fractured tooth, it's important to keep calm. This is not a dental emergency, but your child should see a dentist as soon as possible. If possible, find the broken piece of tooth and [...]
Injured primary incisors
If your child has suffered an injury to one (or more) of the primary incisors. This page is intended to help you understand what you can expect to happen. Plus, what may occur that indicates that the tooth is taking [...]
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Parent Guidelines Terminology Pre-Treatment instructions Post-Treatment instructions Fractured permanent front teeth Injured Primary Incisors Everything to know about Flouride Shark Teeth We also provide a wide variety of Services. If you have further questions or concerns please don't [...]