Question 127 · LDEK · Trauma to primary teeth
The fall of a 3-year-old child caused the root tip of tooth 51 to move in the labial direction. Clinically, half the crown is visible and no malocclusion. X-ray revealed a visible root tip, shorter than that of the adjacent tooth, and no root fracture. The most appropriate treatment should be:
- A. periodic observation.
- B. immediate tooth extraction.
- C. tooth extrusion and splinting for 3 weeks.
- D. tooth extraction and replanting in the right position.
- E. cosmetic reconstruction of the shortened crown.
Hint
Consider where the displaced apex lies relative to the permanent tooth germ and how intruded primary teeth usually behave.
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