First and foremost, try and prevent this type of injury from occurring by encouraging the use of a mouth guard when engaging in any contact activities. If your child does have a tooth avulsed (knocked ...

An oxygen saturation test may be a dependable way to evaluate pulp health two weeks after permanent teeth have been knocked out and replanted, according to research recently published in the Journal ...

Every parent has witnessed it: A toddler takes a bad tumble, a youngster flies off their bike, a Little Leaguer has an unfortunate encounter with an errant baseball. Ideally, it's nothing a Band-Aid, ...

Avulsion: An avulsion is the total displacement of a tooth from the dental socket. 2,5 This is considered a true dental emergency. 3 In the United States, the prevalence of avulsions is 16% in ...

Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) encompass a range of dental traumas, from minor enamel fractures to severe injuries such as root fractures and avulsions. These injuries can significantly affect ...