Avulsion - Prognosis


Root Development
MOORREES classification system (1963): 1/4 root formation
MOORREES classification system (1963): 1/2 root formation
MOORREES classification system (1963): 3/4 root formation
MOORREES classification system (1963): Full root formation with wide open apex
MOORREES classification system (1963): Full root formation with 1/2 closed apex
MOORREES classification system (1963): Full root formation with closed apex
Choice of root development stage is required for statistical analysis.
Dry time



If the tooth has been stored in a unphysiologic medias such as tapwater, chlorhexidine, chloramine, alcohol or other sterilizing solutions no prognosis calculation is possible.

Physologic medias : Saliva, saline, milk, culture medias


Dental Trauma Guide 2010 - produced in cooperation with the Resource Centre for Rare Oral Diseases and Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery
at the University Hospital of Copenhagen - Last edited the 07-01-2014.