Dental avulsion

Dental avulsion refers to the complete displacement of a tooth from its socket in alveolar bone due to trauma. The treatment for avulsed teeth consists of replantation, immediately if possible. However, the prognosis depends on the measures taken at the place of accident and the following treatment.

Causes

Dental avulsion is most commonly caused by physical trauma such as accidents or sports injuries. It can also occur as a result of severe periodontal disease.

Symptoms

The most obvious symptom of dental avulsion is the absence of a tooth in the mouth. Other symptoms may include pain, bleeding, and swelling in the area where the tooth was located.

Treatment

The treatment for avulsed teeth consists of replantation, immediately if possible. If immediate replantation is not possible, the tooth should be stored in a suitable storage medium, such as milk or a special solution designed for avulsed teeth. The tooth should then be replanted as soon as possible.

Prognosis

The prognosis for an avulsed tooth depends on the measures taken at the place of accident and the following treatment. If the tooth is replanted within 30 minutes of the avulsion, the prognosis is generally good. However, if the tooth is not replanted within this time frame, the prognosis is generally poor.

See also

• Dental trauma
• Tooth loss
• Periodontal disease

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