Concussion

CONCUSSION

An injury to the tooth supporting structures without abnormal loosening or displacement of the tooth, but with marked reaction to percussion.

Treatment and follow-up. No immediate treatment is required, but follow-up examination is important to verify that no associated pulp injury has occurred. All traumatized teeth are carefully observed for clinical and radiographic signs of complications. The intervals between re-examinations should be individualised depending upon the severity of traume, the expected type of complication and the age of the patient. A negative response to pulp test must be accompanied by other clinical and/or radiographic signs before necrosis can be diagnosed. If pulpal necrosis develops, endodontic therapy is performed.

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