A 3-year-old avulses the maxillary right primary central incisor (5.1) in a fall. The tooth is brought to the office in milk 20 minutes later. What is the most appropriate management?
- Correct answer
Do not replant the tooth; assess the area and arrange follow-up
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Replant the tooth and splint for 2 weeks
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Replant the tooth and begin a pulpectomy
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Rinse the tooth with saline and replant it without splinting
This question is one of 15 in AFK practice: Orthodontics, pediatric and geriatric dentistry. Test yourself on all of them.
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Avulsed primary teeth should not be replanted because of the risk of damaging the developing permanent successor. Replantation and splinting apply to avulsed permanent teeth.
Source: IADT Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries (2020) — oneguy
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