A 5-year-old child is hit in the face with a baseball bat and is brought to the clinic by a parent. An exam reveals three avulsed front teeth. Radiologic studies are negative for facial fractures. What is the recommended treatment?

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DImmediate referral to a dentist is crucial for a comprehensive evaluation and management plan, including the possibility of reimplantation of the avulsed teeth. Placing the avulsed teeth in saline helps preserve them for potential reimplantation, which is a time-sensitive procedure.

A 5-Year-Old Child Is Hit in the Face with a Baseball