Intrusion of Permanent Teeth

Treatment

• Do not attempt to remove intruded tooth.
• Refer patient to dentist immediately for evaluation and possible repositioning.

Dental Care & Expected Outcome

• Dental care may include allowing for spontaneous eruption (preferable in immature teeth) or active repositioning (orthodontic or surgical with splinting).
• Root canal treatment is often required, especially in mature permanent teeth.
• Risk for complications is high and includes:
  • Tooth death
  • Root resorption
  • Tooth ankylosis