What is dental avulsion?


Posted May 24, 2023 by StoddardDentalSquare

A complete displacement of a tooth from its socket in the alveolar bone is called dental avulsion. A tooth is connected to socket by the periodontal ligament, which is torn when the tooth is knocked out.

 
The avulsed permanent teeth may be replanted, and immediate replantation is considered ideal. However, it may not be possible if the patient suffers from any kind of serious injury. The success of a delayed replantation depends on the survival of the cells which remain on the roof surface.

A real dental emergency affects the prognosis of the tooth. The tooth should be well-rinsed with saline. Many dentists advise that the best treatment for an avulsed tooth is immediate replantation. The teeth can be covered with debris and must be washed off with a solution.

Losing a tooth may cause bleeding. One should place a clean handkerchief and a washcloth. It is important to avoid aspirin, and if one is in pain, it is crucial to ask the healthcare provider about what pain-relieving medications are the most appropriate.

An avulsed tooth requires an immediate response to save the tooth. It is essential to pick up the tooth by the crown, rinse it with water, and avoid using soap. Then, one should gently place the tooth back into the socket, hold the tooth by the crown, and avoid touching the root.

Prompt treatment of dental avulsion saves one’s original tooth, and regular checkups help extend the life of the tooth.

A collection of pus which can form in the teeth, in gums or in the bone which holds the teeth in place is called a dental abscess, and a bacterial infection causes it. A periapical abscess is an abscess at the end of the tooth. A dental abscess is often painful. However, they should be looked at by a dentist.

The symptoms of an abscess are intense, throbbing pain in the affected tooth, and it gets gradually worse. This pain spreads to the ear, jaw and neck and causes redness and swelling in the face.

One may also develop a high fever if the infection spreads. In several cases, one may find it hard to fully open their mouth.

The preferred painkiller for dental abscess is Ibuprofen, and if one is unable to take it for any kind of medical reason, one can take paracetamol. This disease is treated by removing the source of infection and by draining away the pus.
This pus is removed by incision and drainage, where a very small cut is made in the gum to drain the abscess. Abscess is caused by poor oral hygiene and consuming lots of sugary food and they can encourage the growth of bacteria.
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Last Updated May 24, 2023