Management of Traumatically Intruded Permanent Maxillary Central Incisor: A Case Report And Review of Litrature

Intrusive luxation is apical displacement of tooth into the alveolar bone due to bicycle accidents, sports accidents, falls, and fights. Intruded tooth is driven into the socket, compressing the periodontal ligament. Intrusion is considered as one of the most severe luxation injuries to affect permanent dentition. Intrusion injuries are often associated with severe damage to the tooth, periodontium, and pulpal tissue. The rare occurrence of this injury in the permanent dentition has resulted in limited studies to support suggested treatment regimens. Clinical treatment for intrusion is especially important because of the severe complications accompanying trauma.

This article reports traumatically intrusion of permanent maxillary central incisor which was followed by definite guidelines existed in management of traumatically Intruded permanent teeth. Also article is an overview of all available articles which are relevant with intrusion and provides all treatment modalities which are considered beneficial up today.

Instant care and root canal treatment for intruded tooth can play a major role in correcting the tooth position and subsequently improving function and appearance. Therefore, clinician's knowledge and skills has a crucial role in managing intrusive luxation.