Question

An 18 year old hockey player is hit in the mouth with a puck, fracturing a maxillary canine tooth. He brings the severed piece of tooth with him. On physical exam, the tooth is fractured halfway between the tip and the gumline. The root of the tooth is still firmly intact. The exposed fracture site has a yellowish tinge without blood. Of the following choices, which is the most appropriate management for this patient.

Answer 1

Answer:

Immediate dental consult to avoid abscess formation

Explanation:

The Ellis II dental fractures are those involving the enamel and also the dentin layer. Usually, a yellow layer of dentin is found during examination. On a normal day, teeth affected with Ellis II dental fractures are usually tender when exposed to air and also to touch. Both Ellis II and Ellis III dental fractures requires the affected person to go for dental consultation immediately in order to prevent the formation of abscess.