Kelvin m. Wanjiru

Tooth Avulsed Treatment Tooth avulsion is a dental condition where a tooth is entirely dislocated from its socket. The treatment for an avulsed tooth is replantation. The treatment should be done on an immediate effect as it's vital to the survival of the tooth. In case replantation is not possible after the arrival of the victim at the dental hospital, the tooth should is in the right solution. You can use fresh milk, a saline solution, or saliva, which acts as a medium to store the tooth. Raw milk is most preferred since it's believed to have a compatible fluid pressure to tooth roots. Whether a tooth is permanent or, a milk tooth is one of the major factors a dentist should consider before commencing treatment. A permanent tooth is perfectly legible for replanting, but the milk ones will make your permanent dental crypt vulnerable to injuries. Treatment procedure First aid/Initial care At the event of the arrival of a tooth avulsed patient in the hospital, attendance or the dentist should; Attend to the patient immediately A full trauma and oral examination is done If the avulsed tooth is not replanted, it should be put in a media which preserves it well. e.g., milk, saline solution The patient's medical history should be enquired, especially dental history. From this juncture, the treatment is specific for those patients whose avulsed tooth is still in their mouth and those whose tooth is in a media. Treatment for a tooth in the mouth Position the tooth properly in its socket by ensuring that its original place Clean the area around the tooth especially the gum to avoid infections Administer some relevant antibiotics After the replantation, commence root canal treatment and follow up tills it's stable again. Treatment for a tooth in the media Clean the tooth socket with a saline solution to eliminate contamination in the socket and root surface Examine to socket properly if there are remains of the broken tooth Apply some anaesthesia Replant the tooth carefully and gently Ensure that the new position of the tooth is the original one Apply a flexible splint for 7-15 days Use relevant antibiotics on the area around the socket Begin a follow up with the patient as well as a root canal treatment in the process Successful replantation of an avulsed tooth will ensure the total complement of the tooth with the socket ligaments, and the problem will be solved.