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Isolation of Epithelial Cells from Human Dental Follicle

Isolation of Epithelial Cells from Human Dental Follicle

Published on: November 5, 2021

Dental Emergencies.

Jean M Hammel¹, Jason Fischel¹

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, Norwalk Hospital, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

|November 21, 2018

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Dental emergencies, including trauma and infections, require prompt evaluation. While tooth fractures and luxations are often treatable, avulsed primary teeth should not be reimplanted. Prevention through mouthguards and early caries detection are crucial.

Keywords:

Dental blocks Dental fractures Dental infections Tooth avulsion and luxation

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Dental emergencies are common in emergency departments and urgent care.
Dental trauma includes fractures, luxations, and avulsions.
Dental caries can lead to severe infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the management of common dental emergencies.
To highlight preventative measures for dental injuries.
To discuss treatment options for dental infections.

Main Methods:

Literature review of dental emergency management.
Analysis of common dental trauma and infection presentations.
Discussion of preventative strategies and treatment modalities.

Main Results:

Tooth fractures, luxations, and avulsions are common dental emergencies.
Avulsed primary teeth require specific management (no reimplantation).
Dental caries can progress to serious infections requiring intervention.

Conclusions:

Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for dental emergencies.
Mouthguards are recommended for preventing sports-related dental injuries.
Early referral and treatment of dental caries and infections are critical.