Endodontics · single question
Which traumatic luxation injury generally carries the WORST prognosis for the tooth?
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Correct answer: D. Intrusive luxation
- A. Concussion has the best prognosis (no displacement).
- B. Subluxation involves loosening without displacement; good prognosis.
- C. Extrusion is displaced but has a better prognosis than intrusion.
- D. Correct. Intrusive luxation damages the pulp and PDL/bone most severely and has the worst prognosis.