Emergency Management in Dental Office

Dental and Oral Tissue Trauma Practice Questions

19 free Dental and Oral Tissue Trauma practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. What is the most critical first aid step when a permanent tooth is completely knocked out (avulsed) in the dental office or an accident site?
  2. Q2. If immediate re-implantation of an avulsed tooth is not possible, what is the recommended storage medium until reaching a dentist?
  3. Q3. Within what time frame should an avulsed permanent tooth ideally be replanted to maximize the chance of long-term survival?
  4. Q4. Which of the following actions should NOT be done when handling an avulsed tooth before re-implantation?
  5. Q5. What is the recommended immediate management for a tooth that is partially displaced (extruded) but still in the socket after trauma?
  6. Q6. How should soft tissue injuries (lacerations of lips, cheeks, gingiva) in the oral cavity generally be managed initially after trauma?
  7. Q7. Which type of knocked-out tooth should NEVER be replanted under normal circumstances?
  8. Q8. After replantation of an avulsed permanent tooth, what is a standard post-operative recommendation for the patient to aid healing and reduce complications?
  9. Q9. Why is reinsertion and stabilization (splinting) of an avulsed tooth followed by root canal therapy often recommended after replantation?
  10. Q10. Which type of tooth injury is described as a tooth being driven partially into the alveolar bone (intrusion)?
  11. Q11. When managing a fractured tooth with a visible enamel-dentin-pulp exposure (complicated crown fracture), what immediate action should a dental assistant recomm…
  12. Q12. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the success of replantation of an avulsed permanent tooth according to current evidence-based guidelines?
  13. Q13. If an avulsed tooth has been out of the mouth for more than 60 minutes and has been stored dry, what is the most likely prognosis even after replantation?
  14. Q14. Which patient should be given a tetanus booster when a tooth avulsion or oral injury occurs in conditions with soil contamination or uncertain tetanus status?
  15. Q15. In trauma involving knocked-out permanent teeth that are to be replanted, what is the recommended procedure for the root surface before reimplantation if conta…
  16. Q16. What should be done if multiple teeth are avulsed and some fragments cannot be matched to specific sockets at the accident site?
  17. Q17. Which of the following injuries requires more urgent care: a simple enamel fracture of a tooth, or a lateral luxation (displacement) of a tooth without complet…
  18. Q18. What is the recommended action for a patient when they sustain a minor chip or crack (uncomplicated crown fracture) but the pulp is not exposed?
  19. Q19. Which long-term complication can occur after replantation of an avulsed tooth even when initial healing appears successful?