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#1. A 10-year-old child arrives at your clinic with their parent after being struck in the mouth with a soccer ball. Tooth #9 is completely out of the socket and was found on the ground shortly after the incident. The tooth has been handled only by the crown. The child is otherwise healthy and alert. ? Hydrating the periodontal ligament cells is critical. Milk and saline are both physiologically compatible storage media that help preserve cell viability, increasing the chances of successful reimplantation.
Hydrating the periodontal ligament cells is critical. Milk and saline are both physiologically compatible storage media that help preserve cell viability, increasing the chances of successful reimplantation.
#2. A 9-year-old boy presents with a chipped upper front tooth after falling off his bicycle. The parent cannot find the missing fragment. On examination, you note a horizontal fracture of tooth #8 involving enamel and dentin. The child is otherwise stable, and there is a soft tissue laceration on the lower lip. What is the most appropriate next step in evaluating this patient?
When a tooth fragment is missing and there is associated soft tissue trauma, it’s important to rule out the possibility that the fragment has been embedded in the soft tissues. A soft tissue radiograph helps detect radiopaque foreign bodies and prevents complications like infection or delayed healing.