The Initial Management of Dento-Alveolar Trauma in General Dental Practice

From Volume 37, Issue 5, June 2010 | Pages 286-294

Authors

David N T Auld

BDS, MFDS RCPS

Specialist Registrar in Paediatric Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute

Articles by David N T Auld

Graeme B Wright

BDS, MFDS, RCPSG, MPaed Dent, RCS(Ed)

Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

Articles by Graeme B Wright

Abstract

Dento-alveolar trauma presents commonly in general dental practice, but may prove difficult to manage for those unfamiliar with it. Timely and well-informed intervention can significantly improve the clinical outcome for the patient. This article aims to inform the clinician on best current practice for the assessment and initial management of dental traumatic injuries, incorporating current international guidelines and practical arrangements for follow-up care.

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