Replantation of Avulsed Tooth

An avulsed tooth simply means a tooth that has been knocked-out. Usually this is caused by significant trauma to the mouth, and it is a dental emergency. Although there are plenty of dental clinics that can handle this procedure, but if you want the best result you should visit the best cosmetic dentist or emergency dentist

If you get your teeth knocked out, there are a few things you can do to save it—provided you act within the right timeframe. You must act quickly, ideally refitting the tooth within an hour of the incident. When a tooth has been knocked out, nerves, blood vessels and the surrounding tissue are damaged too. This is why you must act quickly. The bone and the tooth can reattach, but the nerves cannot self-repair. Avulsed teeth will require root canal therapy, and therefore only permanent teeth should be re-planted.

How Should You Handle an Avulsed Tooth?

First, stay calm. It can be very distressing to lose a permanent tooth and you must quickly get to an emergency dentist. Locate the tooth. If the tooth has fallen on the ground or become dirty, hold it by the crown (the upper part of the tooth) and rinse the dirt off with milk. Ensure the milk is not too cold. If you do not have milk, use water. Do not dry or wipe the tooth afterward.

In the process, you must avoid damaging the tooth even more. Handle the tooth with care. Do not touch the root. The root is the part of the tooth that was under the gum. It can become damaged or infected very easily. It is important to keep the tooth moist. The best place to keep the tooth is in its original socket. In many cases it will slip right in, but if it does not, do not force it. If it does not fit back into place easily and without pressure, then just keep it moist. To keep it moist, drop it in a glass of milk, or failing this, place it inside your mouth between the gum and the cheek.

What Will We Do?

We will first sanitise the socket and surrounding area, in order to prevent infection, flushing water and debris that may be present in the socket.We will then slip the tooth back into the socket. We’ll then either perform a root canal immediately or set a later date for the procedure. The tooth will be resocketed to the left and right sides, using a soft wire and bonding material. This will need to remain for 7 – 10 days. Typically it takes between three and four weeks for the tooth to reattach firmly—and this is provided there hasn’t been any serious fracturing. The more trauma the tooth takes, the longer it may take to repair, which could be as long as eight weeks. We’ll advise of when you should have your next check-up and will ensure that there are no infections or any ongoing problems.