Loosening

The tooth is loosened but still in its original position.

Clinical

• Increased mobility without change of position
• Sensitivity to percussion
• Possible bleeding from the sulcus

Radiological

• Tooth is normal (correct and not shifted position)
• Additional fracture in the root area should be ruled out

Therapy

• Splinting for approx. 2 weeks (for the reduction of touch-sensitivity)
• No root-canal treatment, also if there is initial absence of reaction to the sensitivity test

Prognosis

• Vitality of the pulp maintained in > 85% of cases
• Increased risk of pulp necrosis in the case of additional, unfilled dentine wounds or exposed pul
• Resorptions very unlikely and where they do occur these are almost exclusively transient resorptions

Aftercare

• No aftercare necessary