The dentist's term for a knocked out tooth is "avulsed."

Teeth - broken; Tooth - knocked out

A permanent tooth that is knocked out can sometimes be reimplanted. In most cases, only permanent, adult teeth are reimplanted into the mouth. Baby teeth are usually left out. 

Immediately contact your dentist when a tooth is broken or knocked out. If you can find the tooth after the accident or injury, bring it with you when you seek medical help.

Tooth accidents are commonly caused by:

• Accidental falls
• Sports-related trauma
• Fighting
• Car accidents
• Biting on hard food

Images

Fractured tooth

Tooth anatomy

Tooth anatomy

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Broken or knocked out tooth Symptoms

Review Date: 02/22/2010
Reviewed By: Jack D. Rosenberg, DDS, Advanced Dental Care, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, M.D., MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)