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What is the recommended treatment for a middle third fracture with slight mobility?
Perform root canal treatment involving both the coronal and the apical fragments, obturate with silver cone, and inject Ca(OH)2 if needed
What intervention is recommended if there is high mobility in a middle third fracture?
Extract the tooth
What is the purpose of injecting Ca(OH)2 in a middle third fracture with slight mobility?
To interrupt the fracture line and promote formation of a new calcific body
What is the most common cause of disturbances to the developing permanent teeth after an injury to the anterior primary teeth?
Intrusive luxation
At what age does most damage to the permanent bud occur during its development?
Under 3 years of age
What is the characteristic feature of enamel hypoplasia?
Irregular thickness of enamel and presence of pits and grooves in the enamel surface
What type of dentine is produced when the injury to the developing permanent tooth removes the thin covering of developing enamel or causes destruction of the ameloblasts?
Reparative dentine
What are some possible long-term reactions to injuries on the face and jaws that may not initially appear to have caused dental injuries?
Hypocalcification, reparative dentine, dilacerations
Test your knowledge of treatment options for middle third dental fractures. Learn about procedures involving root canal treatment, obturation with silver cone, and the use of Ca(OH)2 to interrupt the fracture line.
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