Dental Trama

Question 1

MDT: Minor injury to the tooth stucture without abnormal loosening or displacement of tooth

Answer 1

Concussion

Question 2

MDT: Traumatic injury that results in varying degrees, loose in socket

Answer 2

Subluxation

Question 3

Tx: for Subluxation

Answer 3

Gentle manipulation of the tooth to tooth into position

Splint

Question 4

MDT: traumatic injury where the tooth has been removed from the socket; immediate action.

Answer 4

Avulsion

Question 5

Tx: Avulsion for reimplant and unsuccessful reimplantation

Answer 5

Rinse w/ saline. DO not scrub
Nerve block
Tooth into socket
decrease by 1% every minute

Unsuccessful re-implantation - place in an isotonic solution
> milk
> Hank’s solution
> saline
> saliva

Mininal time for handling 30-1hr

Question 6

4 types of fractures

Answer 6

Enamel
Dentin
Pulp
Root

Question 7

Tx: fracture enamel

Answer 7

smoothing the edges and improving appearance

Question 8

Tx: Dentin fracture (sensitivity to cold, air and water)

Answer 8

Mild analgesic
Referal
Composite restoration

Question 9

Tx: Pulp Fracture (bleeding)

Answer 9

Root Canal

Question 10

Tx: Root Fracture

Answer 10

are not visible; the tooth may be mobile
Referral urgent
Stablized

Question 11

Tx: Mandibular fracture

Answer 11

Tetanus prophylaxis for pt > five years