Traumatically Intruded Teeth
Various combinations of orthodontic force, luxation, and observation are applied to 12 teeth traumatically intruded in 3 large dogs. All showed root resorption to some degree. Early orthodontic repositioning, with luxation if immobile, produced the best recovery.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Patrick K. Turley, D.D.S., M.S.D., M.Ed. is Associate Professor and Acting Chairman, Section of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles. He is a dental graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, and a graduate of the advanced program in orthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle
Larry B. Crawford is in the private practice of orthodontics in South Gate, California. He is dental graduate (D.D.S.) of the University of California at Los Angeles, and a graduate of the advanced program in orthodontics at of the University of the Pacific
Kevin W. Carrington is in the private practice of orthodontics in San Francisco. He is a dental graduate (D.D.S.) of the University of California at Los Angeles, and a graduate of the advanced program in orthodontics at Howard University