Pediatric Dentistry · single question
CASE — Basketball trauma. A child fractured permanent teeth involving ENAMEL and DENTIN but WITHOUT pulp exposure. This is which Ellis class?
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Correct answer: B. Ellis Class II
- A. Ellis Class I involves enamel only.
- B. Correct. Ellis Class II = enamel + dentin fracture without pulp involvement.
- C. Ellis Class III involves the pulp.
- D. Ellis Class IV refers to a non-vital traumatized tooth.
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