Managing Avulsed Teeth and Treatment Outcomes

Managing Avulsed Teeth and Treatment Outcomes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Health

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial covers the management of tooth avulsion, a common dental injury where a tooth is completely displaced from its socket. It discusses the causes, classification, and management strategies based on the extra-oral dry time of the avulsed tooth. The video also provides guidance on re-implantation at the site and emphasizes the importance of follow-up to assess treatment success or failure. Special storage media for preserving the tooth and the prognosis of different treatment approaches are also explained.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the complete displacement of a tooth from its socket?

Tooth fracture

Tooth decay

Tooth avulsion

Tooth erosion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which teeth are most commonly affected by avulsion injuries?

Mandibular molars

Maxillary central incisors

Mandibular canines

Maxillary premolars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to minimize the extra-oral dry time of an avulsed tooth?

To avoid tooth sensitivity

To reduce the risk of infection

To improve the prognosis of re-implantation

To prevent tooth discoloration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a recommended storage medium for an avulsed tooth?

Saliva

Milk

Coconut water

Tap water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in managing an avulsed tooth with less than 60 minutes of extra-oral dry time?

Suture the gingiva

Administer local anesthesia

Perform a root canal treatment

Apply a flexible splint

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential long-term outcome for a tooth with more than 60 minutes of extra-oral dry time?

Ankylosis

Increased tooth length

Tooth whitening

Improved tooth strength

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done if a tooth is re-implanted at the site of injury?

Use a permanent splint

Check the tooth's position and clean the site

Perform immediate root canal treatment

Apply fluoride varnish

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