Question

A 9-year-old child arrives at your office for an emergency appointment. He was in a bicycle accident and chipped his two front teeth. The child’s mother asks you if you think the chip in the teeth will eventually repair itself. How would you explain the situation to her?

Answer 1

Answer:

I would explain to her that most likely the teeth will not repair themselves due to the fact that, unlike bone, enamel does not contain cells that are capable of remodeling and repair. However, some remineralization is possible.

Explanation:

This is correct.