Intrusion of Primary Teeth

An intruded tooth is driven into its socket, causing a crushing fracture of alveolar bone.

Treatment

• Do not attempt to remove intruded tooth.
• Administer analgesics and recommend good oral hygiene.
• Refer patient for dental evaluation in one day to one week based on symptoms.

Dental Care & Expected Outcome

• Dentist will take a radiograph.
• Extraction is indicated if the intruded tooth is impinging on a developing permanent tooth bud.
• Most teeth re-erupt to some degree in two to six months.
• Follow-up monitoring by the dentist to assess re-eruption and monitor tooth vitality.
• Teeth that become necrotic typically require extraction.
• Cannot accurately predict outcome of injured permanent teeth.