Question 117 · LDEK · Trauma to permanent teeth
In the case of a fracture of a crown within enamel and dentine tissues, there is a prompt necessity to:
- A. protect exposed dentine.
- B. cover exposed tooth tissues with fluoride varnish.
- C. immobilize the tooth and two adjacent teeth with the splint.
- D. check the vitality of pulp with ethyl chloride.
- E. apply a stainless steel crown.
Hint
Think about the open dentinal tubules after an uncomplicated crown fracture and the threat they pose to the pulp.
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