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Tooth avulsion

Symptoms:
complete loss of tooth from socket; bleeding from tooth socket; pain or discomfort in the mouth; swelling around the tooth socket

Root Cause:
The tooth is completely displaced from its socket due to traumatic injury, often from a fall, impact, or sports-related accidents.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on the patient's history of trauma and physical examination showing an empty socket. X-rays may be used to assess any other damage to the surrounding tissues or bone.

Treatment:
Immediate replantation of the tooth into its socket is the preferred treatment if done within 30 minutes to an hour. If replantation is not possible, preservation of the tooth in a suitable medium like milk or saline is essential for later replantation. Surgical replantation may be necessary.

Medications:
Analgesics such as ibuprofen (NSAID) or acetaminophen may be prescribed for pain relief. Antibiotics like amoxicillin or clindamycin may be prescribed if there's a risk of infection in the socket or surrounding tissues.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Tooth avulsion occurs in about 1-16% of all dental injuries, with a higher incidence in children and young adults, particularly in sports-related accidents.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Engaging in contact sports, accidents or falls, not wearing mouthguards, and poor oral hygiene leading to weakened teeth.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
The prognosis depends on the time elapsed before replantation. The sooner the tooth is replanted, the better the chances of it reattaching and healing successfully.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Risk of root resorption (where the tooth root breaks down), infection, ankylosis (when the tooth fuses with the bone), and potential loss of the tooth.

Tooth fracture

Specialty: Trauma and Injuries

Category: Facial Injuries

Sub-category: Dental trauma

Symptoms:
pain at the site of the fracture; sharp edges of the tooth; tooth sensitivity to hot or cold; visible crack or chip in the tooth

Root Cause:
A fracture occurs when the tooth is subjected to force beyond its structural capacity, often from trauma, biting hard objects, or decay weakening the tooth.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Diagnosis is typically clinical, based on physical examination showing visible cracks, chips, or broken pieces. X-rays are often used to assess the extent of damage to the tooth and surrounding structures.

Treatment:
Treatment depends on the severity of the fracture. Minor fractures may be treated with dental bonding or veneers, while more severe fractures may require a crown, root canal, or even tooth extraction. For large fractures, dental surgery may be necessary.

Medications:
Pain relief can be provided with analgesics such as ibuprofen (NSAID) or acetaminophen . If infection is a concern, antibiotics like amoxicillin or clindamycin may be prescribed.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Tooth fractures are common, especially in children and adolescents, with around 15-20% of dental injuries involving fractures. The risk increases with participation in high-risk activities like sports.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Trauma from falls or accidents, biting hard objects, or tooth decay leading to weakened tooth structure. Lack of protective measures such as mouthguards increases the risk.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
The prognosis depends on the severity of the fracture and how promptly treatment is received. Minor fractures generally have a good prognosis with appropriate restorative care.

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
If not treated properly, complications may include infection, pulp necrosis (death of the tooth pulp), and permanent damage to the tooth structure.