An avulsed tooth (knocked-out tooth) is a tooth that's knocked out of its socket and, often, out of your mouth. Healthcare providers may call this dental avulsion. Avulsed teeth are a type of dental trauma and require immediate treatment.
Data calculation/treatment
Region is based on the location of the accident and was not necessarily where the client was residing at the time.
Inclusions
All claims included have been accepted for cover.
Claims are included where the dental injury detail on the claim includes 'Avulsion' and the two-digit notation of the permanent teeth are any of the following: '12', '11', '21', '22', '42', '41', '31', '32'. This includes permanent mandibular and maxillary central and lateral incisors. There are separate codes for deciduous or baby teeth.
Claims are included only if the client's age at the time of the accident is between 0 and 19 years old.
Exclusions
Claims managed by an accredited employer have been excluded.
Please note that Public Health Acute Services (PHAS) payments are not/cannot be provided/included. These costs are for treatment of ACC claims in a public hospital in the acute phase for a covered injury. These costs are paid through bulk payments that ACC make to the Crown. The services are provided under an annual service agreement between the Ministry of Health and ACC.