Question 73 · LDEK · Dental trauma in children

Antibiotic therapy is indicated in a patient after trauma in the case of:

1) soft tissue injuries caused by animal or human bites;
2) any injuries of soft tissues;
3) intrusion of a permanent tooth into the alveolar bone;
4) replantation of an avulsed tooth;
5) extensive damage of the lip or cheek.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4,5.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 1,2,5.
  4. D. 1,4,5.
  5. E. 4,5.
Hint

Choose situations with a high risk of contamination or infection, and the injury for which IADT recommends systemic antibiotics.

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