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Pediatric Dental Injuries: Best Practices for Prevention and Treatment.
Lauren Yap1, Evlambia Hajishengallis1, Gregory McGann1
1Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|June 11, 2026
Summary
Pediatric dental trauma, common in active children, affects front teeth most. Early diagnosis and conservative treatments improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Trauma Management
Background:
- Dental trauma is prevalent in children, particularly affecting maxillary incisors.
- Injuries range from minor enamel fractures to severe avulsions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current understanding and management of pediatric dental trauma.
- To highlight diagnostic tools, treatment strategies, and risk factors.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent studies on pediatric dental trauma.
- Emphasis on early diagnosis, conservative treatment, and advanced imaging (cone beam computed tomography).
Main Results:
- Maxillary incisors are most frequently injured.
- Risk factors include socioeconomic disparities, malocclusion, and lack of mouthguard use.
- Advanced imaging aids accurate assessment.
Conclusions:
- Conservative treatment and early diagnosis are crucial for preserving tooth vitality.
- Prevention through education and mouthguard use is vital.
- Ongoing research aims to refine trauma management protocols for better long-term outcomes.
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