Pediatric Dental Emergency: Saving a Knocked-Out Front Tooth
Patient Situation
Child knocked out upper central incisor during a school cricket match. Parents found the tooth and stored it in milk. Arrived at clinic within 45 minutes of the injury.
Treatment Plan
Tooth gently cleaned and reimplanted into the socket under local anesthesia. Splinted to adjacent teeth with a flexible wire splint. Root canal therapy performed after 2 weeks to prevent infection. Regular follow-ups for 12 months.
Outcome
Tooth remained stable and vital at 12-month follow-up. No discoloration or root resorption detected. Child able to smile normally. Parents educated on emergency dental protocols for the future.
Treatment Details
- Duration: Emergency visit + 12 months follow-up
- Treating Doctor: Dr. Supriya Ebenezer
- Category: Preventive Dentistry
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