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Zhang JL, Peng ZL, Huang J, Pan YJ, Sun ZW, Mai ZH. A two-year retrospective study on traumatic dental injury in the primary dentition. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35750. [PMID: 37960738 PMCID: PMC10637491 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to analyze the causes, clinical characteristics, social factors, and current status of treatment of traumatic dental injury (TDI) in the primary dentition. A retrospective analysis was performed on 144 children (213 teeth) with TDI in the primary dentition from our hospital between December 2017 and June 2020. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test and the Mann-Withney-Wilcoxon test. Boys accounted for 68.1% (98/144) and girls for 31.9% (46/144) of all 144 children with TDI in the primary dentition, with a boy-girl ratio of 2.13:1. The primary age of TDI in deciduous teeth was 2 to 4 years old, accounting for 59% of all cases. Collision with others and fall were the 2 main causes of trauma to the deciduous teeth, making up 52.1% and 44.4% of all causes, respectively. Crown fracture injury was the most common type of TDI in the primary dentition, accounting for 37% of all cases (53/144). Of the 144 cases, 17.4% (25/144) was accompanied by soft tissue laceration, while 22.2% (32/144) by swelling or contusion of tissue. Maxillary teeth (92.4%) were more vulnerable to injury than mandibular teeth (7.5%), with maxillary incisor being the most vulnerable 1 (91.5%). The percentage of children arrived at the hospital for treatment 24 hours after the injury was the highest (57.0%, 82/144). After the hospital visit, 74.3% of children received treatment for the dental trauma. In terms of the treatment modalities, extraction of the traumatized teeth (27.1%) and pulpectomy + resin filling (or preformed crown) restoration were predominant. Approximately 28.5% (41/144) of cases were reviewed within 2 years, with the proportion of children with pulpitis or periapical infection being the highest (29.3%, 12/41). Age, gender, collision, and fall are the factors linked to a higher risk of TDI in the primary dentition in children under the age of 7. Resin filling (or preformed crown) restoration and pulpectomy are effective in preserving the affected tooth and controlling infection. However, the preservation of the affected tooth and the prevention of infection may be hampered by late visits and low follow-up rates.
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- Jing-Lan Zhang
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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Kevci M, Gerds TA, Lauridsen E, Andersson L. The risk of healing complications in primary teeth with root fractures: A retrospective cohort study. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:455-461. [PMID: 37272585 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Primary teeth are frequently affected by traumatic dental injuries. Root fractures are rare and have a reported incidence of 2% in the primary dentition. Hence, there is limited evidence on this topic. This study aims to evaluate the risk of healing complications in primary teeth with root fracture and to identify possible sequelae in the permanent dentition following root fracture in the primary dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of a cohort of 53 patients with 74 root fractured primary teeth. The standard follow-up program included clinical and radiographic examination after 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year after the trauma and when the patient was 6 years of age. The following complications were registered: pulp necrosis (PN), pulp canal obliteration (PCO), ankylosis with replacement root resorption (ARR), infection-related root resorption (IRR), premature tooth loss (PTL), and repair-related resorption (RRR). STATISTICS The Kaplan-Meier and Aalen-Johansen estimators were employed. The level of significance was 5%. RESULTS A total of 74 teeth were included. 42 teeth were extracted at the initial examination. Risks estimated after 3 years: PTL 45.9% [95% CI: 28.8-63.0], PCO 12.9% [95% CI: 2.3-23.4], PN 14.9% [95% CI: 3.9-25.9], RRR 2.6% [95% CI: 0.0-7.5]. No teeth showed ARR or IRR. All complications were diagnosed within the first year. Most common sequelae in the permanent dentition was demarcated opacities, with an estimated risk of 20% [95% CI: 8.2-41.3]. CONCLUSIONS There is a low risk of healing complications following a root fracture in the primary dentition. Root fractures often result in early extraction of the coronal fragment. The remaining apical fragment will undergo a physiological resorption. Aside from opacities, there is a low risk of sequelae in the permanent dentition.
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- Mir Kevci
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Resource Centre for Rare Oral Diseases Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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DESIGN Systematic review. REVIEW QUESTION Does splinting of traumatised primary teeth improve clinical outcomes? CASE SELECTION Clinical studies published after 2003 reporting trauma (luxation, root fracture or alveolar fracture) to primary teeth, with a minimum follow-up of 6 months, were eligible for inclusion. Case reports were excluded, but case series were included. Studies reporting the outcome of splinting following avulsion injuries were excluded, as current guidance does not recommend re-implantation of teeth for these injuries. DATA ANALYSIS Two researchers independently assessed the risk of bias in the included studies, with a third researcher resolving any disagreements. The same two independent researchers conducted a quality assessment of the included studies. RESULTS Three retrospective studies met the inclusion criteria. Only one of these studies had a control group. High success rates were reported for the management of teeth with root fractures. A benefit for splinting teeth with lateral luxation was not identified. No alveolar fractures were included. CONCLUSIONS This review suggests that the outcome of the management of root fractures in primary teeth may benefit from flexible splinting. However, the evidence base is low.
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- Chris Deery
- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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Dos Santos Fernandez M, Schuch HS, Araújo ABG, Goettems ML. Splinting in the management of dental trauma in the primary dentition: a systematic review. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2023; 24:167-175. [PMID: 36930443 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-023-00792-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to gather existing data on the efficacy of tooth splinting (TS) in patients with traumatized primary teeth, evaluating their overall prognosis and reported complications. METHODS Electronic searches were performed in seven databases up to Februray/2023. Clinical studies published in the last two decades and presenting the following characteristics were included: (a) reporting on children with traumatized primary teeth; (b) describing the efficacy of splinting those teeth. Studies describing imobilization of dental avulsion were excluded. RESULTS A total of 163 potentially relevant studies were initially found. After title/abstract screening, and full-text evaluation, three retrospective studies with moderate to high risk of bias were included. The studies described the outcomes of TS in primary teeth with luxation (intrusion, extrusion, lateral displacement), intra-alveolar root fracture, and/or alveolar fracture. High clinical success rate was observed for teeth with root fracture. Benefits of spliting teeth with lateral luxation were not identified, although it may be a reccomended approach. No study was found evaluating TS for alveolar fracture. CONCLUSION Based on a low level of evidence, the findings highlight a better clinical success rate of the use of TS in the management of deciduous teeth with root fractures.
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- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, USA
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil.
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Das S, Thosar NR, Khubchandani M, Malviya NS, Ragit R. Management of Laterally Luxated Primary Teeth: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e35218. [PMID: 36968882 PMCID: PMC10032240 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Lateral luxation can be defined as the traumatic displacement of a tooth in a direction other than axial. The current case report describes the use of composite resin splinting to treat laterally luxated primary maxillary central incisors which resulted in an anterior cross bit. A 5-year-old boy reported to the clinic complaining of pain and mobile front teeth that is his primary right and left central incisors were laterally luxated. After a complete clinical examination and radiographic evaluation, the teeth were repositioned and stabilized for 4 weeks by splinting the laterally luxated tooth to the adjacent teeth. Follow-up examinations revealed that the tissues had healed well and that the corresponding central permanent incisor was healthy and unaffected. This case study highlights the significance of prompt diagnosis, effective treatment, and routine follow-up of traumatized teeth because they may have an adverse effect on both dentitions and "Oral Health-Related Quality of Life". When feasible, conservative treatment should be considered because it may be more suitable in some circumstances.
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Bulut E, Güçlü ZA. Evaluation of primary teeth affected by dental trauma in patients visiting a university clinic, part 2: dental injury types, treatment strategies, and complications. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:727-737. [PMID: 36502510 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04820-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This article focuses on treatments and complications in patients presenting dental trauma in primary teeth. Treatment alternatives begin with the decision of performing a procedure under clinical settings or pharmacological techniques (PC) in young children. Correct diagnosis and treatment are crucial to maximize the chances of a favorable outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS The files of 320 patients aged 0-9 years who presented to the Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry Department for dental trauma management in primary teeth were evaluated in between 2018 and 2021 for 3-year period. The following information were extracted from patients' records: injury type, affected teeth, caries condition of the teeth, treatment preferences of the dentists. Additionally postoperative complications and their management were evaluated. RESULTS While 63.1% of the traumatized teeth were caries-free, 35.8% of the teeth had caries. The most frequent dental injuries was simple crown fractures (42.9%), followed by complicated crown fractures (38.5%). Treatments were mostly done in clinical conditions (67.9%) and mostly patients attend regularly to follow-up visits (85.6%). Clinicians prefer more radical treatments under sedation or GA (92.4% extraction of injured tooth). Coronal discoloration was the most common complication, and 35.3% had pulp necrosis for longer term results. CONCLUSION Follow-up decisions made after concussion in the primary teeth might be appropriate for the patient. Examination of the complication status of primary teeth with simple crown fracture injury revealed that 59.5% of patients did not have any complications. Follow-up decisions were found to be appropriate for crowns with coloration alone. CLINICAL RELEVANCE All options should be considered to provide the best care for children after primary tooth trauma; this can be achieved by being informed about the treatment and its consequences, and if necessary, a positive prognosis can be achieved with an interdisciplinary approach.
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- Esra Bulut
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry and Hospitals, Erciyes University, Melikgazi, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry and Hospitals, Erciyes University, Melikgazi, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey.
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Spinas E, Di Giorgio G, Murgia MS, Garau V, Pinna M, Zerman N. Root Fractures in the Primary Teeth and Their Management: A Scoping Review. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10050074. [PMID: 35621527 PMCID: PMC9139944 DOI: 10.3390/dj10050074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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(1) Background: Traumatic dental injuries constitute a major global health problem. Primary deciduous teeth of the upper frontal group are frequently affected by trauma, especially at an early age. It is important to treat primary traumatic injuries because early tooth loss can lead to aesthetic and functional alterations. The most common injuries are extrusion, lateral luxation, and intrusion. Root fracture is a less common complication that can lead to tooth extraction if not properly diagnosed and managed. However, there are a lack of data regarding primary root fracture treatment. The literature was reviewed to study the current knowledge on the treatment of these injuries, and to propose an operative protocol based on the results obtained. (2) Methods: A literature search was performed on Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, and SCOPUS. The research focused on the following features: age of the patient; localization of the root fracture and type of displacement suffered (intrusive, extrusive, or lateral); type of emergency treatment or diagnostic test performed and their compliance with IADT guidelines; follow-up duration. (2) Results: Only 8 articles fully met the inclusion criteria, with a total of 46 patients and 62 root fractures. Out of a total of 62 root fractures, regarding only upper incisors, the most common treatment was splinting (n = 39) for a period ranging from 3 weeks to 3 months (with an average of six weeks). No treatment was performed for 23 of the root fractures. The splinting performed in most of the included cases was semi-rigid, with the splint held in place using a composite resin material. An orthodontic splint using brackets and 0.5 mm stainless steel wire was used in only in one study. (4) Conclusions: We deduced that the root fracture of primary teeth is a rare traumatic dental injury that can cause numerous complications, such as eruptive problems in the permanent teeth. Correct radiological diagnosis, immediate repositioning and semi-rigid splinting could be conservative methods to prevent premature tooth loss in very young patients.
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- Enrico Spinas
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Traumatology and Sport Dental Research Center, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy
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Di Giorgio G, Zumbo G, Saccucci M, Luzzi V, Ierardo G, Biagi R, Bossù M. Root Fracture and Extrusive Luxation in Primary Teeth and Their Management: A Case Report. Dent J (Basel) 2021; 9:dj9090107. [PMID: 34562981 PMCID: PMC8471370 DOI: 10.3390/dj9090107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Extrusion, lateral luxation, and intrusion are among the most serious types of dental trauma. Only a few studies have specifically focused on extrusion; the present one was aimed at reporting a case of domestic traumatic dental injury to primary tooth and describing the measures taken in managing the trauma in order to avoid future consequences to the underlying permanent tooth germ. Case report: A 3.5-year-old boy reported a dental injury with extrusion and root fracture of deciduous tooth 5.1. After intraoral and radiographic evaluation, the element was repositioned and stabilized by an orthodontic flexible splint attached to the adjacent teeth. Several follow-up checkups were made and showed good healing of the tissues and physiological exfoliation of the tooth, with a healthy and unaffected corresponding central permanent incisor. Conclusion: This case report strengthens the importance of well-timed diagnosis and treatment and of regular follow-up of traumatized teeth as they may affect both dentitions with a negative impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life. Conservative treatment should be taken into consideration when possible, being in some cases more appropriate.
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- Gianni Di Giorgio
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.D.G.); (M.S.); (V.L.); (G.I.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.D.G.); (M.S.); (V.L.); (G.I.); (M.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-392-7017935
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.D.G.); (M.S.); (V.L.); (G.I.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.D.G.); (M.S.); (V.L.); (G.I.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.D.G.); (M.S.); (V.L.); (G.I.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, Via della Commenda 10, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Science, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Via Caserta, 6, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.D.G.); (M.S.); (V.L.); (G.I.); (M.B.)
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Özgür B, Ünverdi GE, Güngör HC, McTigue DJ, Casamassimo PS. A 3-Year retrospective study of traumatic dental Injuries to the primary dentition. Dent Traumatol 2021; 37:488-496. [PMID: 33440060 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the primary dentition are a significant public health problem, which has been neglected worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, limited studies address this injury. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and treatment modalities of TDIs affecting primary teeth, along with accompanying medical co-morbidities and attendance at follow-up appointments. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective analysis included all TDIs affecting primary teeth from January 2014 to January 2017. Data abstraction included demographics, time lapse prior to arrival at hospital, trauma etiology, classification of TDIs, soft tissue and supporting bone injuries, medical co-morbidities, emergency treatment, follow-up appointments and prognosis. RESULTS Records of 283 children with 536 traumatized primary teeth were reviewed. The median age was 2 years and the maxillary right central incisor (35.1%) was the most frequently injured tooth. Almost half the patients, 46.3%, sought treatment after 24 h. Periodontal tissue injuries (97.2%) predominated TDIs for which fall accidents (82.0%) were the most encountered cause. Most patients (177/283) had accompanying soft tissue/supporting bone injuries and 67.2% had multiple traumatized teeth. Seventy percent of the patients were examined only or were prescribed medication. Survival time following TDIs was unknown in 67.7% of traumatized teeth due to non-attendance at follow-up appointments. Most patients (55.1%) did not attend the follow-up appointments. CONCLUSIONS TDIs occurred in the primary dentition with the predominance of periodontal tissue injuries. When TDI was the presenting problem to hospital, accompanying systemic injury was rare. Treatment modalities were mostly limited to examination or extraction. The follow-up appointments were poorly attended.
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- Beste Özgür
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey.,Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Ohio State University (Research Center), Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Ohio State University (Research Center), Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Dentoalveolar Fractures: New Orthodontic Protocol Proposal and Pilot Study. J Craniofac Surg 2020; 31:e755-e760. [PMID: 33136902 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The goal of fracture treatment that includes the dentoalveolar process is to obtain the anatomic bone healing and the pre-injury occlusion restoration with functional and aesthetic recovery, avoiding dental or periodontal lesions. Fractures activates, in the damaged tissue, the Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon, a physiological healing process that can also be activated during orthodontic overloads. Orthodontic treatment in the traumatized area could exploit this phenomenon in order to sustain the cellular activity.The aim of this study is to propose a treatment protocol for dentoalveolar fractures based on the use of orthodontics in order to sustain the physiological healing process known as Regional Acceleratory Phenomenon.The authors present 2 cases of an 18 year old woman and 23 year old man affected by dentoalveolar fracture. The operative protocol the authors applied foresaw three steps of treatment: orthodontic brackets application, surgery, orthodontic treatment.The patients showed complete healing at the 3 months follow-up and were treated up to 18 months for further orthodontic treatment.The operative protocol proposed by the Authors appears to be a rational choice since it allows a single orthodontic device to be an "active splinting system", with fast application time, good acceptance by the patient, low complications rate; moreover, it produces any planned dental movements for further orthodontic treatments.
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Dental trauma and injuries to the dentition are difficult to treat because the treatment goals serve to restore esthetics and function. The oral and maxillofacial surgeon is often called on to coordinate the efforts of rehabilitation after a dentoalveolar injury. A comprehensive understanding of the ideal treatments and use of endodontic, orthodontic, periodontal, and pediatric dental colleagues leads to the best possible results with regards to a restoration of form and function. This article provides a succinct review of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon's treatment in dentoalveolar trauma. Epidemiology, treatment, and preventative measures are discussed in this article.
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- Lewis C Jones
- Private Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Elizabethtown OMFS, Louisville, KY, USA; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
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Day PF, Flores MT, O'Connell AC, Abbott PV, Tsilingaridis G, Fouad AF, Cohenca N, Lauridsen E, Bourguignon C, Hicks L, Andreasen JO, Cehreli ZC, Harlamb S, Kahler B, Oginni A, Semper M, Levin L. International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 3. Injuries in the primary dentition. Dent Traumatol 2020; 36:343-359. [DOI: 10.1111/edt.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Peter F. Day
- School of Dentistry University of Leeds and Community Dental Service Bradford District Care NHS Trust Leeds UK
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry Universidad de Valparaíso Valparaíso Chile
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- Paediatric Dentistry Dublin Dental University HospitalTrinity College DublinThe University of Dublin Dublin Ireland
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- UWA Dental School University of Western Australia Nedlands WA Australia
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- Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Department of Dental Medicine Karolinska Institutet Huddinge Sweden
- Center for Pediatric Oral Health Research Stockholm Sweden
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- Adams School of Dentistry University of North Carolina Chapel Hill NC USA
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle WA USA
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- Resource Center for Rare Oral Diseases Copenhagen University Hospital Copenhagen Denmark
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- Division of Endodontics University of Maryland School of DentistryUMB Baltimore MD USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Resource Centre for Rare Oral Diseases University Hospital in Copenhagen (Rigshospitalet) Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry Hacettepe University Ankara Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney Sydney NSW Australia
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- School of Dentistry The University of Queensland St Lucia Qld Australia
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- Faculty of Dentistry College of Health Sciences Obafemi Awolowo University Ile‐Ife Nigeria
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry University of Alberta Edmonton AB Canada
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The objective of this manuscript was to review the literature on dental trauma splints and discuss materials used for splinting injured teeth in terms of their properties and conditions that are required for optimal stabilization. A literature search was conducted in the PubMed database with the keywords: "trauma splints", "dental trauma" and "traumatic dental injuries". The search was limited to English language publications. 42 publications fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were in accordance with the current recommendations. Optimal splinting of the teeth after trauma is one of the main predictors for pulpal and periodontal healing. The splints stabilize and protect the teeth, creating favorable conditions for the regeneration of the supporting tissues. Their application and removal should be easy and fast without any additional irritating of the surrounding tissues. The materials used to stabilize the injured teeth should keep the tooth in the original position, allowing for its physiological mobility.
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