Paediatric dentistry
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Visitor asks:
My son is just about to turn 6. After a week since he first mentioned that his lower central incisor was loose, the tooth came out yesterday. The tooth did not actually come out whole, but broke off. It is visible that the child still has a root in the gum, and the permanent tooth is also visible behind it. Should we wait for the permanent tooth to erupt the root, or is an urgent visit to the dentist necessary?
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Parents often come to the practice with a similar question. A primary tooth may have only a short root when it falls out because the rest has already been resorbed, which can mislead them into thinking that the root has fractured. The incisal edge of the permanent incisor can also sometimes give the clinical appearance of a fractured root. If you are certain that part of the primary root really remains in the gum, it is best to remove it. The procedure is not extremely urgent, but it is best performed by a dentist.
Have a nice day!
Parents often come to the practice with a similar question. A primary tooth may have only a short root when it falls out because the rest has already been resorbed, which can mislead them into thinking that the root has fractured. The incisal edge of the permanent incisor can also sometimes give the clinical appearance of a fractured root. If you are certain that part of the primary root really remains in the gum, it is best to remove it. The procedure is not extremely urgent, but it is best performed by a dentist.
Have a nice day!
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