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  2. Enamel-dentine fracture - Wikipedia

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    Enamel-dentine fracture is a complete fracture of the tooth enamel and dentine without the exposure of the pulp. Pulp sensibility testing is recommended to confirm pulpal health. Treatment depends on how close the fracture is in relation to the pulp. If a tooth fragment is available, it can be bonded to the tooth.

  3. Enamel fracture - Wikipedia

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    In cases of a simple enamel fracture, the recommended approach is to reattach the broken tooth fragment, if it is possible. [4] Following reattachment, smoothing of the edges is undertaken. [ 4 ] [ 1 ] Depending on the extent of the fractured portion, a choice is made between a glass ionomer or permanent restoration, such as composite resin ...

  4. Enamel infraction - Wikipedia

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    Enamel infractions are diagnosed through a dental examination. A dentist can assess the teeth's condition once the first tooth erupts in the mouth and will continue to do so throughout every appointment. In order for the provider to take preventive action depending on the health of the teeth or any abnormalities, it's important that a child has ...

  5. Dental emergency - Wikipedia

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    Deciduous tooth Enamel/ crown infraction: Incomplete crack limited to the enamel with no loss of tooth structure: Visible fracture or craze line/s, no tender to percussion, no mobility, positive to vitality testing, no radiographic abnormalities: No immediate treatment required and no follow-up needed if no associated dental injuries

  6. Dental trauma - Wikipedia

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    If the tooth can be found, pick it up by the crown (the white part). Avoid touching the root part. If the tooth is dirty, wash it briefly (ten seconds) under cold running water but do not scrub the tooth. Place the tooth back in the socket where it was lost from, taking care to place it the correct way (matching the other tooth)

  7. Dental attrition - Wikipedia

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    The pathological wear of the tooth surface can be caused by bruxism, which is clenching and grinding of the teeth. If the attrition is severe, the enamel can be completely worn away leaving underlying dentin exposed, resulting in an increased risk of dental caries and dentin hypersensitivity. It is best to identify pathological attrition at an ...