If a tooth is avulsed and cannot be reimplanted,which of the following is an appropriate step?
A) Clean and scrub the debris off the tooth, rinse with saline, and place the tooth in gauze inside of the mouth.
B) Store the tooth in skim milk.
C) Sterilize the tooth, then store in a biocompatible storage environment.
D) Rinse the tooth with saline and store in whole milk if an emergency tooth preserving kit is not available.

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Whole milk is an appropriate storage medium for an avulsed tooth if an emergency tooth preserving kit is not available, as it helps maintain the vitality of the periodontal ligament cells.

If a Tooth Is Avulsed and Cannot Be Reimplanted,which of the Following