Dental Trauma (Avulsed, Fractured, or Displaced Teeth)

• Restore avulsed or injured teeth.
• Reduce pain, bleeding, and risk of infection.
• Preserve tooth function and appearance.

Avulsed Tooth:

• Pick up the tooth by the crown, avoiding the root.
• Rinse gently with milk or saline if dirty; do not scrub.
• Place in milk, saline, or the patient’s saliva for safe transport.
• Reimplantation by a dentist as soon as possible (ideally within 30–60 minutes).

Other Dental Trauma:

• Assess tooth fracture, displacement, or soft tissue injuries.
• Stabilisation using splints if required.
• Pain management and treatment of associated soft tissue injuries.

• Maintain good oral hygiene; brush gently around the injured area
• Follow a soft diet for a few days
• Avoid touching or biting the treated tooth
• Follow-up visits to monitor healing, pulp vitality, and overall recovery