A 21-Year-Old Woman Comes to the Emergency Department After She

question 463

Multiple Choice

A 21-year-old woman comes to the emergency department after she slipped and fell at work, landing on her mouth 30 minutes ago.  She brought a tooth with her that got avulsed secondary to the injury.  The patient did not lose consciousness and has no other injuries.  Vital signs are within normal limits.  On examination, the patient has an avulsed left central incisor with a small amount of dry blood in the socket.  The remainder of the teeth are stable without fractures.  There is no injury to the gum or palate.  There is no mandibular or maxillary tenderness or instability, and neurologic examination is normal.  The patient has the avulsed tooth with her in a tissue, and it appears intact.  Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?

• A)Dispose of the tooth; discharge with antibiotics and dental referral
• B)Place the tooth in an ice-filled bag and advise follow-up with the dentist in 24-48 hours
• C)Rinse the tooth and socket gently with hydrogen peroxide; reimplant and splint the tooth
• D)Rinse the tooth and socket gently with normal saline; reimplant and splint the tooth

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