Baby tooth?
Never replant.
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Can a knocked-out tooth be put back?
A completely knocked-out permanent tooth can often be returned to its original socket. Act immediately. Never replant a baby tooth. Immediate dental care is still required after reinsertion.
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Patient first
Call 112 for unconsciousness, breathing problems or serious head injury. Hold the crown only; do not scrub the root.
Protect the permanent tooth
If certainly permanent, the person is awake and cooperative, and reinsertion is safely possible without force, replace it promptly. Otherwise use a tooth-preservation box or milk temporarily.
Immediate care
Seek telephone guidance if unsure. Obtain immediate dental or hospital care whether or not reinsertion succeeds; attend subsequent reviews.
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Patient first
Call 112 for unconsciousness, breathing problems or serious head injury. Hold the crown only; do not scrub the root.
Protect the permanent tooth
If certainly permanent, the person is awake and cooperative, and reinsertion is safely possible without force, replace it promptly. Otherwise use a tooth-preservation box or milk temporarily.
Immediate care
Seek telephone guidance if unsure. Obtain immediate dental or hospital care whether or not reinsertion succeeds; attend subsequent reviews.
Notes on the teaching images
- Symbolic illustration of immediate care; the injury itself is not depicted.
- Transport principle: suitable rescue medium, not water; the pictured liquid cannot be identified.
- Symbolic illustration: seek immediate dental care even after reinsertion.
At a glance
Permanent tooth?
Act immediately and seek dental help.
Already replaced?
Still obtain immediate dental care.
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Often confused
Whole tooth versus fragment
Replantation concerns a whole knocked-out tooth. A broken fragment requires different management and should also be brought moist.
Quick answers
What if it is dirty?
Rinse briefly and gently with milk or saline; do not scrub, disinfect or dry it.
Discard a tooth that has been out for a while?
No. Keep it moist and bring it for immediate assessment. Dry time and storage affect prognosis.
Is it permanently saved?
Not necessarily. Root resorption or ankylosis may occur later, requiring further care.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
Editorially suggested question to discuss with Dr Niusha Barahmand Pour:
Which reviews does a replanted tooth need?
Phone an available dental practice or hospital immediately. Do not wait for a routine online appointment.
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- Avulsion
- Complete displacement out of the socket.
- Replantation
- Returning a tooth to its original socket.
- Periodontal ligament
- Supporting tissue between root and bone.
Make the distinction
Replantation concerns a whole knocked-out tooth. A broken fragment requires different management and should also be brought moist.
Sources and context
Editorial research: . General information, not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Teaching illustrations are simplified and do not depict a patient case.