Revue Belge de Médecine Dentaire

Publication date: 1989-01-01
Volume: 44 Pages: 99 - 106
Publisher: Societe de Medecine Dentaire a.s.b.l.

Author:

Vinckier, Frans
Lambrechts, W ; Declerck, Dominique

Keywords:

Child, Female, Humans, Incisor, Male, Tooth Avulsion, Tooth Replantation, Radiography

Abstract:

Intrusive luxations make up about 5% of the dental traumata on permanent front teeth. Clinical and radiological findings are described. Practical guidelines are given for the treatment of intruded teeth, with or without completed root formation, based on literature findings and clinical experience. Much attention is given to the question whether one should prefer orthodontic extrusion or choose for surgical reposition followed by immobilisation in cases of intrusive luxation of teeth with closed apices. Clinical cases are presented.