Retained tooth vitality after 15 years' displacement into floor of mouth. Report of a case.
A case in which a tooth traumatically displaced into the floor of the mouth retained its vitality for 15 years is reported. Although the presence of the tooth and soft-tissue cuff which appeared to represent the original attached gingiva presented a source for complications, no significant pathologic changes were noted. The requirement for a thorough radiographic examination before definitive treatment of maxillofacial injuries is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D003809:Dentin, Secondary / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009060:Mouth Floor; D013997:Time Factors; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000473:pathology*