Traumatic _____ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.

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Traumatic _____ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.

Explanation:
Intrusion is the inward displacement of a tooth into the alveolar bone caused by a strong axial force. Since the scenario describes a tooth being forced inward, this term precisely fits the injury. Extrusion is the opposite—outward movement of the tooth from the socket; luxation refers to displacement within the socket (often with loosening in various directions); avulsion means the tooth has been completely displaced from the socket. Clinically, intrusion may make the tooth appear pressed into the socket and radiographs will show apical displacement into the bone, with potential pulpal and periodontal impacts depending on the root development and trauma severity.

Intrusion is the inward displacement of a tooth into the alveolar bone caused by a strong axial force. Since the scenario describes a tooth being forced inward, this term precisely fits the injury. Extrusion is the opposite—outward movement of the tooth from the socket; luxation refers to displacement within the socket (often with loosening in various directions); avulsion means the tooth has been completely displaced from the socket. Clinically, intrusion may make the tooth appear pressed into the socket and radiographs will show apical displacement into the bone, with potential pulpal and periodontal impacts depending on the root development and trauma severity.

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