Name the injury seen in the colour plate:
Correct Answer: Enamel infraction
Description: A crack line or chip of the enamel is the key clinical feature of enamel infarction.
ENAMEL INFARCTION
CLINICAL FINDINGS: Visual examination by DYES (Methylene Blue). Tooth is not tender on percussion. If tender on percussion, check for luxation injury/root fracture.
TREATMENT: Etching and sealing with resin to prevent discoloration of infarction line.
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