What should be done if multiple teeth are avulsed and some fragments cannot be matched to specific sockets at the accident site?
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Correct answer: Store fragments in a physiologic medium for reattachment
When multiple teeth are avulsed, collected fragments — even if not identified immediately — should be kept moist and brought to the dentist, who can determine correct placement via radiographs and match them properly.
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