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1University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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This article explores the definitive rehabilitation of dental trauma involving enamel, dentin, and soft tissue, illustrated through a case of e-cigarette-related injury. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across orthodontic, periodontal, endodontic, and prosthodontic specialties to achieve optimal esthetic and functional outcomes. Topics include forced eruption, ridge augmentation, implant placement, and management of delayed treatment. Advances such as digital impressions, 3-dimensional printing, and adhesive dentistry are highlighted for their role in improving precision and patient experience. Psychosocial and socioeconomic factors influencing access, healing, and long-term outcomes are also discussed, underscoring a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to trauma management.
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