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"Crack may require a dental restoration to reestablish the, form, function, and appearance of the tooth. If a dental fracture affects the hollow portion in the center of the tooth,
and exposes the dental pulp (there is usually bleeding from the exposed region), a dentist needs to be consulted as soon as possible..."
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Dr. Spock's Baby and Childcare
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"Gingival lacerations and alveolar fractures are commonly associated with dental subluxations. Subluxated, or loosened, teeth are diagnosed by applying gentle pressure to the teeth with a tongue blade or fingertip.
Avulsion is the total displacement of a tooth from its socket.There is usually a history of trauma; however, infectious etiologies can also cause an avulsion..."
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Atlas of Emergency Medicine
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" Ellis I fracture. Involves only the enamel and is white in appearance;
Ellis II fracture. Should be seen within 48 h by a dental professional;
Ellis III fracture.A dental professional should ideally see patient within 3 h..."
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Emergency Medicine On Call
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"Concussion (pain without mobility of the tooth),
subluxation (pain and mobility of the tooth), and luxation (partial avulsion of the tooth from the alveolar bone; may be associated with alveolar fracture)..."
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In A Page Emergency Medicine
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"Together the dentin and enamel of the tooth are subjected to loads of 20 MPa, 3000 times a day..."
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Structural Biomaterials
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"Complete tooth avulsion is a true emergency with a percentage point for successful reimplantation lost with each passing minute.
If the missing tooth is not located, consider radiographs..."
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Just the Facts in Emergency Medicine
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