If immediate re-implantation of an avulsed tooth is not possible, what is the recommended storage medium until reaching a dentist?
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Correct answer: Cold milk, saline, or the patient's saliva
If reimplantation isn’t possible, storing the tooth in cold milk, saline, or saliva (or a specialized tooth-preservation medium) helps keep the periodontal ligament cells viable until dental treatment.
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