What is a tooth avulsion? An avulsed tooth is a tooth that has been completely knocked out or removed from its socket. Teeth that have been avulsed can be saved, but require immediate treatment. Your best chance for [...]
Changed Position
Extrusion Clinical Findings The tooth appears elongated and is excessively mobile. Treatment Reposition the tooth by gently reinserting it into the tooth socket. Stabilize the tooth for 2 weeks using a flexible splint. In mature teeth where pulp [...]
Same Position
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) Sublaxation Pain Mobile Non-mobile
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. [...]
Moderate Pain and Sensitivity
Enamel Dentin Fracture
Moderate Pain and Sensitivity
Enamel-Dentin- Fracture -Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! Clinical findings A fracture confined to enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure, but not exposing the pulp. Normal mobility. Treatment Restoration possibly requires some [...]
Avulsion
Avulsion of permanent teeth The prognosis for avulsed permanent teeth very much depends on the actions that someone makes at the place of the accident. Therefore, we want to promote and encourage public awareness of first-aid treatment for [...]
Concussion
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 [...]
Subluxation
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, [...]
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
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 [...]