Match the following dental injury types with their corresponding descriptions: Tooth fracture | Tooth is loose and has moved either forwards or backwards, Subluxation | Caused by i... Match the following dental injury types with their corresponding descriptions: Tooth fracture | Tooth is loose and has moved either forwards or backwards, Subluxation | Caused by impact to the jaw, direct trauma, Avulsion | Tooth knocked out of oral cavity, Luxation | Tooth is loose within the socket
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to match types of dental injuries with their correct definitions. We'll identify each injury type and its corresponding description based on dental terminology.
Answer
Tooth fracture: direct trauma, Subluxation: moved tooth, Avulsion: tooth knocked out, Luxation: loose tooth.
Match the following:
- Tooth fracture matches "Caused by impact to the jaw, direct trauma"
- Subluxation matches "Tooth is loose and has moved either forwards or backwards"
- Avulsion matches "Tooth knocked out of oral cavity"
- Luxation matches "Tooth is loose within the socket"
Answer for screen readers
Match the following:
- Tooth fracture matches "Caused by impact to the jaw, direct trauma"
- Subluxation matches "Tooth is loose and has moved either forwards or backwards"
- Avulsion matches "Tooth knocked out of oral cavity"
- Luxation matches "Tooth is loose within the socket"
More Information
Understanding the different types of dental injuries can help in identifying proper treatments swiftly, reducing long-term damage or complications.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing luxation and subluxation; remember that subluxation involves displacement without complete dislocation.
Sources
- Tooth Luxation (Dislocated Tooth): Symptoms & Treatment - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Common Types of Dental Trauma - Commonwealth Endodontics - commonwealthendo.com
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