Lateral luxation represents eccentric displacement of
the tooth in its socket. This type of luxation is
accompanied by fracture or comminution of the socket
wall and the tooth is usually locked into the new
position. The incidence of pulp necrosis in laterally
luxated teeth in a paediatric population was found to
be 40 per cent, with an additional 40 per cent of teeth
demonstrating pulp canal calcification.
Fifty-eight per
cent of mature teeth exhibited pulp necrosis and
infection following lateral luxation in adults.
The incidence of root resorption following lateral luxation
has been reported to be 26 per cent.
the tooth in its socket. This type of luxation is
accompanied by fracture or comminution of the socket
wall and the tooth is usually locked into the new
position. The incidence of pulp necrosis in laterally
luxated teeth in a paediatric population was found to
be 40 per cent, with an additional 40 per cent of teeth
demonstrating pulp canal calcification.
Fifty-eight per
cent of mature teeth exhibited pulp necrosis and
infection following lateral luxation in adults.
The incidence of root resorption following lateral luxation
has been reported to be 26 per cent.