Avulsion of Primary Teeth

An avulsed tooth has been completely displaced or knocked out of its socket.

Treatment

• Avulsed primary teeth are NOT re-implanted to prevent further injury to the developing successor tooth.
•  Locate the tooth to ensure it is not:
• • Intruded
• • Aspirated
• • Swallowed
• Take appropriate radiographs if aspiration is suspected.
• Refer patient to dentist in one day to one week.

Dental Care & Expected Outcome

• Dentist will take radiograph to ensure tooth not intruded and rule out injuries to adjacent teeth.
• Effect on permanent teeth cannot accurately be predicted.