Flashcards in Trauma- Intrusion Deck (5)
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What are the signs of intrusion ?
1. Tooth displaced axially into bone
2. Ankylosis sound when tapped
3. Non mobile
4. Negative vitality
Possible bone fracture
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What are the tissues affected in intrusion?
Communition or fracture of bone
Contusion bone
Pdl and cementum
NVB affected
Laceration of PDL
Gingival cuff fibres
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Why do you need to take a radiographs with intruded teeth?
Check not in nasal cavity
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How do you treat intrusions?
Open apex allow for spontaneous reposition nut if no movement after 3/52 then reposition with ortho
Closes apex: complete RCT within 2/52 post trauma with leadermix with CaOH dressing
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