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Dentistry · Dental trauma
Sample itemWhat is the immediate action for an avulsed permanent tooth when appropriate?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
A. Urgent dental assessment for replantation
The central Dental trauma principle supports Urgent dental assessment for replantation; it is the answer that most directly explains the image finding, modality choice, or oral-health feature described.
Option by option
A. Urgent dental assessment for replantation (correct)
Correct. Urgent dental assessment for replantation best matches the key information in this scenario.
B. Discard the tooth
Discard the tooth does not fit the stated dental trauma context.
C. Delay care for days
Delay care for days is not supported by the imaging or dental clue provided.
D. Place in boiling water
Place in boiling water may be used elsewhere but is not the strongest answer here.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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