Question 330 · LDEK · Trauma to permanent teeth
A 7-year-old boy, who fell from his bike 3 hours before, reported to the dentist. Clinical examination revealed elongation of tooth 21, pain on percussion, increased mobility. Extrusion <3mm. Indicate correct treatment:
- A. leaving the tooth for spontaneous placement in the arch.
- B. orthodontic repositioning.
- C. surgical repositioning, elastic splinting.
- D. surgical repositioning, endodontic treatment, elastic splinting.
- E. surgical repositioning, endodontic treatment, fixed splinting.
Hint
For an extruded immature permanent incisor, think about repositioning, the type and duration of splint, and whether the pulp can heal on its own.
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