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Published on: August 22, 2022
Overview of trauma management for primary and young permanent teeth
1Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, 305 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Mctigue.1@osu.edu
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This overview covers diagnosis and management of the most common dental injuries in children and identifies those children at greatest risk. Crown fractures and luxation injuries in both the primary and permanent dentition are discussed and treatment options based on current international guidelines are detailed.
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