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Avulsion of the Tooth: What Is It?

  • Dr. Khuong Nguyen
  • Jan 26, 2023
  • 3 min read

Whenever one or more teeth become dislodged from their sockets in the jawbone, this condition is known as dental avulsion. There are several contributors, but poor dental hygiene and heredity are at the top of the list. Avulsing a tooth, for whatever reason, is a dangerous injury that requires prompt medical attention.


Loss of teeth can result from a serious dental issue called ankylosis after dental avulsion. Tooth immobility and abnormal alveolar ridge growth are hallmarks of this disease. Injuries to the teeth are the usual cause of this problem.


The authors of this study analyzed the likelihood of ankylosis following avulsion versus that of naturally healthy teeth. Cox regression was performed to determine how each element contributed to the end result. Root morphology was found to be associated with ankylosis risk. The prevalence of ankylosis was substantially higher in teeth with fully developed roots.


Traumatic injuries that result in tooth loss include dental avulsion and periodontitis. When a tooth is extracted, it is typically extracted from the alveolar bone socket. Nonetheless, if the tooth is treated quickly, it can be re-implanted.


There are a variety of elements that go into deciding how to treat a tooth that has been knocked out. Replantation, a more precise surgical procedure, splinting, and systemic antibiotics are all viable options. Avulsed teeth are more likely to survive if they are replanted right away and allowed to recover fully and function normally. Abused human teeth were found to have a pattern of functional repair and replacement resorption.


The tooth and its surrounding components need to be checked for damage in the first few hours following the emulsion. Example procedures include aspirating a soft blood clot and gently removing any extraneous material from the root surface.


Dental avulsion is a common and painful dental injury in young people. Since the long-term prognosis of avulsed teeth depends on their initial therapy, it is no little matter. Methods such as splinting, replanting, and storing are all recommended as best practices. The clinical results of avulsed teeth need to be studied in greater depth, but more basic research is required to do so.


The survival rate of avulsed permanent teeth was studied in a study done at the University Hospital in Munich, Germany. There were a total of 94 patients in the study. Additionally, they checked on 88 replanted teeth for signs of root resorption. Clinical outcomes varied widely across their samples.


Replanted avulsed teeth had a success rate of between 50.0% and 83.3%. The severity of tooth avulsion is reflected in these rates. One out of every five avulsed teeth that are replanted end up healing and being useful to the patient for the rest of their lives, despite the wide range of outcomes.


Educating both patients and caregivers about avulsion is the first step toward a successful reimplantation. A splint to keep the tooth in position, a topical anesthetic to dull any pain, and an incisional drill to smooth the rough edges are all part of a well-executed harsh treatment process. A well-nourished and completely functional avulsed tooth is the consequence of what may appear like a severe treatment for the mouth: abusive therapy. It may be necessary for some patients to have a single-visit harsh treatment consisting of the complete extraction of the avulsed tooth.


Permanent teeth avulsion is a common dental trauma in youngsters. In most cases, avulsions occur when adult incisors erupt. Both the maxillary central incisors and the lateral incisors are common targets for avulsion.


The purpose of this research was to evaluate Syrian primary schoolchildren's understanding of the effects of avulsed permanent teeth on oral health. It took place in the Syrian capital of Damascus. There were about 985 parents of kids between the ages of 6 and 12 who were asked to take part in the study. They were given a quiz meant to assess their knowledge.

 
 
 

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