Question 19 · LDEK · Trauma to permanent teeth

Indicate the factors which affect the risk for the development of the pulp necrosis after traumatic injury:

1) compression of the pulp in the apical area of the root;
2) precision in reposition of the luxated tooth;
3) exposure of the dentine;
4) stage of the root development;
5) size of the root apex.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 1,2,4.
  3. C. 1,2,5.
  4. D. 1,2,4,5.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Consider factors acting on the apical blood supply, on bacterial entry and on the healing capacity of the pulp.

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