Dental trauma: primary teeth: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Dental trauma: primary teeth

Sample item

Why is an avulsed primary incisor generally not replanted?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. It may damage the developing permanent successor

Replantation of avulsed primary teeth is generally avoided because of risk to the developing permanent tooth germ. Urgent dental assessment remains appropriate for associated injury.

Option by option

  • A. It always causes tetanus

    Tetanus risk is assessed from wound and vaccine history, not inevitable.

  • B. Primary teeth cannot be touched safely

    Primary teeth can be examined and managed safely by dental professionals.

  • C. It will fuse to the maxilla

    Fusion to the maxilla is not the reason for the recommendation.

  • D. It may damage the developing permanent successor (correct)

    Correct. Avoiding harm to the permanent successor is the key reason.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, It may damage the developing permanent successor. Replantation of avulsed primary teeth is generally avoided because of risk to the developing permanent tooth germ.

Why is "It always causes tetanus" not the answer?

Tetanus risk is assessed from wound and vaccine history, not inevitable.

Why is "Primary teeth cannot be touched safely" not the answer?

Primary teeth can be examined and managed safely by dental professionals.

Why is "It will fuse to the maxilla" not the answer?

Fusion to the maxilla is not the reason for the recommendation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Dental trauma: primary teeth in Dentistry. Urgent dental assessment remains appropriate for associated injury.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Dental trauma: primary teeth?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.