Emergency Dental Trauma Recovery | Same-Day Procedure
Dr. Thanasi Loukas, DMD | Loukas Dentistry of Park Ridge
About This Procedure
This clinical video demonstrates the immediate, same-day recovery of a patient who suffered severe dental trauma. Dr. Thanasi Loukas narrates the complex process of repositioning displaced anterior teeth and providing immediate stabilization and restoration to preserve the patient’s smile and oral health.
Transcript and Treatment Summary
In this emergency case, the patient presented with traumatic displacement of multiple upper front teeth. Dr. Loukas performed an immediate assessment using digital imaging to rule out root fractures. The treatment involved carefully repositioning the teeth into their original sockets under local anesthesia. A flexible splint was then applied to stabilize the teeth during the initial healing phase. This immediate intervention is critical in dental trauma to increase the chances of long-term tooth survival and prevent the need for implants or bridges later.
Suffered a dental emergency in Park Ridge?
Emergency Dental Trauma Video FAQ
What should I do first after a dental injury?
Call Loukas Dentistry of Park Ridge right away at (847) 696-1919. If a tooth is broken, loosened, or knocked out, quick evaluation can improve the chance of saving the tooth and reducing complications.
Can a knocked-out adult tooth sometimes be saved?
Yes. If an adult tooth is knocked out, keep it moist, avoid scrubbing the root, and contact the office immediately. Same-day emergency care gives the tooth the best chance of successful reimplantation.
Does Dr. Loukas treat chipped, broken, or traumatized teeth?
Yes. Dr. Thanasi Loukas evaluates dental trauma, stabilizes injured teeth, and recommends the appropriate restorative treatment such as bonding, crowns, root canal therapy, or extraction when necessary.
When is dental trauma an emergency?
Dental trauma is urgent when there is pain, swelling, bleeding, a loose tooth, a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth, or a blow to the mouth. Patients in Park Ridge should call for prompt guidance and scheduling.