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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[File:Luxated tooth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Luxated tooth]]
[[File:Luxated tooth.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Luxated tooth]]
Occasionally, veterinarians are presented with luxated or avulsed teeth.
Occasionally, veterinarians are presented with luxated or avulsed teeth.
Luxated = partly dislocated from the socket
Luxated = partly dislocated from the socket. The most common luxation is a lateral luxation together with fracture of the alveolar bone plate.
Avulsed = completely removed/pulled out of the socket
Avulsed = completely removed/pulled out of the socket
In these cases of trauma, the blood supply to the tooth is affected, resulting in [[Pulp and Periapical Disease|pulp necrosis]].
In these cases of trauma, the blood supply to the tooth is affected, resulting in [[Pulp and Periapical Disease|pulp necrosis]].
Injured teeth will require treatment - either [[Exodontics|extraction]] or replacement and stabilization, and once the tooth has re-attached, [[Endodontic Treatment|endodontic treatment]] will be required.
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{{Lisa Milella written
|date = 13 August 2014}}
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[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]]
[[Category:Endodontic Conditions]]
[[Category:LisaM reviewing]]
[[Category:Traumatic Dental Conditions]]
[[Category:Lisa Milella reviewed]]
[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]