Management of tooth avulsion

Complete displacement of a tooth from its socket in the alveolar bone due to trauma or related issues is known as tooth avulsion. Tooth avulsion is considered to be a dental emergency and requires prompt treatment. Certain sports would lead to dental injuries such as rugby, basketball, and similar activities. Custom-made mouth protectors can be used as best protection or preventing the tooth from injuries or damages.  

Treatment 

Generally, the dentist will clean the socket, wash the teeth, and replant them into their sockets. They would use a saline solution to clean the avulsed permanent tooth. However, the doctor will make sure there is no damage occurring on the surface of the root, which might have living periodontal fiber and cells. Once the cleaning is performed, the doctor would attempt to replant the tooth in its original socket and laser splint after several weeks.  

If timely treatment or replacement is not performed for the avulsed teeth, then it might result in a less favorable diagnosis for the tooth. If the mouth is injured or sore, then cleansing the wound may be necessary along with stitches. These stitches would require local anesthesia and a tetanus immunization if the mouth is contaminated with soil. Avulsed primary teeth should not be replanted to avoid damage or permanent dental issues. At times an immediate replant will not be recommended if there are any infections. Medications would be provided to treat the infections initially, and then the treatment would be given. The dentist will remove the dental pulps of the replanted teeth after 10 days of the procedure. A root canal treatment will be performed after this.  

For a treatment to be long term, the doctor would recommend simple measures such as good oral hygiene, a soft and cold diet, and stay away from smoking. All these can provide a favorable condition for periodontal ligaments regeneration.  

For more information or queries, the team from Srivari Dental Clinic can be of the right assistance. The doctor and his team perform the best and cost-effective dental treatments, especially for tooth avulsion. The team ensures complete satisfaction and provides the promised outcome.

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