Question 209 · LDEK · Trauma to primary teeth
In the case of milk tooth avulsion:
- A. replantation is not indicated.
- B. tooth should be replanted within an hour after the injury.
- C. tooth should be replanted within two hours after the injury and then the teeth should be immobilized with the semi-rigid splint.
- D. tooth should be replanted within two hours after the injury and then the teeth should be immobilized with the rigid splint.
- E. tooth should be replanted within half an hour after the injury so the risk of external resorption is reduced.
Hint
Weigh the small benefit of saving a primary incisor against the risk to the germ of the permanent successor.
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