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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 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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|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/felis/Content/Technique/teq00473.asp Endodontics: basic]
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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]]