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Tooth LuxationAka: Luxated Teeth, Loose Tooth

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  1. Types (spectrum from slight to complete tooth loss)
    1. Concussion (mild trauma with no tooth mobility)
    2. Subluxation (tooth loose without displacement)
    3. Intrusion (tooth driven into socket)
      1. Periodontal ligament injury
      2. Alveolar socket crushed
    4. Extrusion (tooth dislocated from socket centrally)
    5. Lateral luxation (displaced tooth, alveolar Fracture)
    6. Avulsion (complete tooth displacement)
  2. Management: Dental referral
    1. Repositioning and splinting of affected tooth
    2. Root canal may be indicated

Loose tooth (C0600028)

ConceptsFinding (T033)
EnglishLoose tooth, Mobile tooth, TOOTH LOOSE
Spanishdiente flojo, diente movil
Parent ConceptsTooth finding (C0457641)
SourcesDXP, MTH, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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