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==Extrusive Luxation== | |||
#Reposition tooth | |||
#F/u within 24hr for stabilization | |||
#Temporizing measure: Periodontal pack in which tooth is bonded to its two neighboring teeth on both sides | |||
==Lateral Luxation== | |||
#More extensive injury than extrusive luxation | |||
##Associated with cracking or fracture of the surrounding alveolar bone | |||
#Treatment | |||
##Attempt repositioning of tooth | |||
##Apply temporary splinting with periodontal dressing | |||
##F/u within 24hr for stabilization | |||
==Intrusive Luxation== | |||
#Most serious because of significant damage to alveolar socket and periodontal ligament | |||
#Treatment | |||
##Allow tooth to erupt on its own | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 10:56, 27 June 2012
Extrusive Luxation
- Reposition tooth
- F/u within 24hr for stabilization
- Temporizing measure: Periodontal pack in which tooth is bonded to its two neighboring teeth on both sides
Lateral Luxation
- More extensive injury than extrusive luxation
- Associated with cracking or fracture of the surrounding alveolar bone
- Treatment
- Attempt repositioning of tooth
- Apply temporary splinting with periodontal dressing
- F/u within 24hr for stabilization
Intrusive Luxation
- Most serious because of significant damage to alveolar socket and periodontal ligament
- Treatment
- Allow tooth to erupt on its own
See Also
Source
- ER Atlas
- Tintinalli
- UpToDate