Question 276 · LDEK · Trauma to permanent teeth
In the case of the subluxation of a permanent tooth, the following are observed:
1) the tooth is mobile and dislocated;
2) the tooth is displaced, but not moving;
3) possible bleeding from the gingival sulcus;
4) sensitivity to percussion;
5) negative periodontal reaction to percussion.
The correct answer is:
2) the tooth is displaced, but not moving;
3) possible bleeding from the gingival sulcus;
4) sensitivity to percussion;
5) negative periodontal reaction to percussion.
The correct answer is:
- A. 2,3,4.
- B. 1,3,5.
- C. 2,5.
- D. 3,4.
- E. 1,4.
Hint
Subluxation is an injury to the periodontal ligament in which the tooth becomes loose but stays in its original position.
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