Table 2 Distribution of the responses to questions about avulsion and its management

1) Should an avulsed permanent tooth be replaced in its socket?^a

Yes, in all cases

Not in all cases^k

Never

2) Factors that may influence the outcome of replantation of the avulsed tooth^b

Extra-alveolar period

Storage medium

Injury to periodontal ligament

All of the above^k

3) Best storage medium^c

Patient’s saliva

Milk^k

Physiological saline solution

Hank’s balanced salt solution

4) Ideal extra-alveolar period^d

<30 min^k

30 minutes to 1 h

1 to 2 h

5) Tooth management before replantation^e

Hold the crown and wash with any antiseptic solution

Hold the crown and wash with physiological saline solution^k

Hold the crown and wash with tap water

Hold the root and wash with physiological saline solution

6) Type of splinting^f

Flexible splints^k

Rigid splints

No need for splinting

7) Splinting duration^g

Less than 7 days

7 to 14 days^k

30 days

8) Endodontic treatment^h

Pulpectomy and root canal filling after 15 days

Depends on extra-alveolar period and stage of root formation^k

Immediate pulpectomy and calcium hydroxide therapy

9) Systemic medicationⁱ

Prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs only

Prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and tetanus prevention^k

No medication required

10) Follow-up by clinical and radiographic examination for:^j

1 year

3 years

5 years^k