title: Acute care of severe tooth fractures.
abstract: Teeth that are severely fractured and demonstrate vital tissue at the fracture line may be treated acutely by extirpating the pulp. This technique leaves the patient free of pain until secondary care is available.
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011670:Pulpectomy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*