Intrusion of Permanent Teeth
Intrusion of permanent teeth, especially mature permanent teeth where the root has completed development, is the injury with the poorest prognosis.
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
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