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. |
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