25% of al...
Impact to jaw, face, or any part of skull or neck leaving bruising or ecchymosis, diffuse or focal
Facial swelling, bleeding from mouth or gums
Patient complains ...
Treatment depends on rapid identification of injury type.
Initial stabilization:
Establish airway, breathing, and circulation.
Control soft tissue bleeding: pressure from gauze, fabric, or any ...
Tooth avulsion:
Endodontic treatment is usually required at 1 to 2 wk in teeth with a closed apex (after pulpal ischemic necrosis, before infection) to prevent periapical abscess formation...
If the pulp becomes devitalized, the tooth will rapidly change color, along with associated symptoms. If root canal treatment is needed, a slight and gradual darkening may be noticed.
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