Concussion

The tooth is touch-sensitive, but not loosened.

Clinical

• Touch-sensitivity
• No increased mobility

Radiological

• Tooth appears normal and not dislocated
• Rule out additional fracture in the root area

Therapy

• Splinting for approx. 2 weeks (for the reduction of touch-sensitivity)
• No root canal treatment, also in the case of initial lack of reaction to the sensitivity test

Prognosis

• Vitality of the pulp maintained in > 95% of cases
• Increased risk of pulp necrosis in the case of additional, unfilled dentine wounds or exposed pulp
• Occurrence of resorptions very unlikely, occasionally transient resorptions ("healing related resorption")

Aftercare

• No aftercare necessary