
pmid: 19958902
This article overviews the diagnosis and management of traumatic injuries to primary teeth. The child's age, ability to cooperate for treatment, and the potential for collateral damage to developing permanent teeth can complicate the management of these injuries. The etiology of these injuries is reviewed including the disturbing role of child abuse. Serious medical complications including head injury, cervical spine injury, and tetanus are discussed. Diagnostic methods and the rationale for treatment of luxation injuries, crown, and crown/root fractures are included. Treatment priorities should include adequate pain control, safe management of the child's behavior, and protection of the developing permanent teeth.
Age Factors, Pain, Tooth Injuries, Tooth Avulsion, Tooth Fractures, Child, Preschool, Cervical Vertebrae, Craniocerebral Trauma, Humans, Odontogenesis, Tooth, Deciduous, Child
Age Factors, Pain, Tooth Injuries, Tooth Avulsion, Tooth Fractures, Child, Preschool, Cervical Vertebrae, Craniocerebral Trauma, Humans, Odontogenesis, Tooth, Deciduous, Child
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