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Suggest Treatment For Fallen Tooth After Injury
Hi, my name is Christina. I was recently assaulted and in result of that one of my tooth is loose and the other had fallen out. I had to see an oral surgeon, they shoved the tooth that had fallen out and they put some sort of bridge on my mouth holding my teeths in place, will my teeths be saved.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Thank you for your query Christina,
Usually, when one loose their tooth it is recommended that they should keep the tooth in mouth in saliva or out it in milk in order to save the periodontal membrane which is essential for reattachment to bone in case the tooth is put back in socket.
The oral surgeon has put it back and attached (splinted) it with other teeth so that it will not be disturbed during healing process. He is hoping that the concerned tooth will attach with the socket. This is akin to using a split during fracture.
So lets hope that the tooth will be saved and you will get your smile back.
Usually, when one loose their tooth it is recommended that they should keep the tooth in mouth in saliva or out it in milk in order to save the periodontal membrane which is essential for reattachment to bone in case the tooth is put back in socket.
The oral surgeon has put it back and attached (splinted) it with other teeth so that it will not be disturbed during healing process. He is hoping that the concerned tooth will attach with the socket. This is akin to using a split during fracture.
So lets hope that the tooth will be saved and you will get your smile back.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The condition what you are going through is very challenging. The splinted teeth have to watched very carefully. We cannot predict the out come of your teeth. The avulsed tooth has been placed back to the socket, some times it will be taken up by the body, some times there are chances of rejection or failure. You have to wait and watch. The replaced tooth might need a RCT in future once it get stabilised.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The condition what you are going through is very challenging. The splinted teeth have to watched very carefully. We cannot predict the out come of your teeth. The avulsed tooth has been placed back to the socket, some times it will be taken up by the body, some times there are chances of rejection or failure. You have to wait and watch. The replaced tooth might need a RCT in future once it get stabilised.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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