Chapter 30 Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions, Lesions of Endodontic Origin, and Avulsed Teeth
Procedure 30-1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE AVULSED TOOTH
EQUIPMENT | |
Clean cup or other container | |
Transport medium | |
STEPS | RATIONALES |
1. Calm the individual or parent. | Quick action is necessary to increase the chance of successful replantation; emotional upset can cause delays. |
2. Locate tooth. | Often the child or parent will not know that the tooth can be replanted. |