Treatment of Dental Injuries to Hard Tissues
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What is the main difference between the prevalence of displacement injuries in primary dentition compared to permanent teeth?

  • Primary teeth have increased elasticity in supporting structures. (correct)
  • Primary teeth have more rigid supporting structures.
  • Permanent teeth have a higher risk of periodontal tissue injury.
  • Permanent teeth are more prone to displacement injuries.

What is the characteristic feature of teeth affected by subluxation injuries?

  • Clinical and radiographic tooth displacement
  • Tooth sensitivity to percussion testing (correct)
  • Fracture of the alveolar socket
  • Marked displacement into the alveolar bone

What is the recommended treatment for intrusive luxation injuries?

  • Vitality testing
  • Excessive mobility stabilization
  • Nonrigid stabilization (correct)
  • Occlusal adjustments

Which type of tooth injury shows decreased mobility and limited percussion sensitivity?

<p>Extrusive luxation injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indicator of rupture of periodontal tissues in subluxation injuries?

<p>Bleeding at the gingival margin crevice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do primary dentition teeth have a higher frequency of displacement injuries compared to permanent teeth?

<p>Increased elasticity and resilience of bony support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for an intruded primary tooth with incomplete root development?

<p>Re-position the tooth atraumatically and stabilize with a nonrigid splint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of injury involves the partial displacement of the tooth out of the socket with lingual deviation of the crown?

<p>Extrusive luxation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment should be initiated in cases of complete root development with closed apices after an intrusive luxation injury?

<p>Re-positioning of the tooth and stabilization with a nonrigid splint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of an intrusive luxation injury?

<p>Pulp necrosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an orthodontic extruding appliance aim to achieve in the treatment of an intruded tooth?

<p>Facilitate re-eruption of the intruded tooth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a radiographic finding associated with extrusive luxation?

<p>Widened PDL space (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial treatment for a tooth that has been extruded from its socket?

<p>Placing the tooth back into the proper position and checking occlusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What radiographic sign is commonly seen in displaced teeth?

<p>Widening of the periodontal ligament space in the apical direction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication that can arise if a displaced tooth is not repositioned properly?

<p>Root resorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cases of displacement, what should be done before soft tissue repair?

<p>Reestablishing preinjury occlusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for applying a nonrigid splint after manipulation of a displaced tooth back into the socket?

<p>2-8 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is immediate endodontic therapy necessary in cases of dental trauma?

<p>If signs of pulp necrosis are present (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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