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Dentoalveolar Fractures
Brian P Ford1, Puhan He1, Steven Wang1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pharmacology, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|June 11, 2026
Summary
This article reviews dentoalveolar trauma, covering bone fractures and dental injuries like luxation and avulsion. It emphasizes timely management and a multidisciplinary approach for optimal outcomes in dental trauma cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Dentoalveolar trauma encompasses a range of injuries to teeth and supporting bone.
- These injuries require prompt diagnosis and management to preserve function and aesthetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of dentoalveolar trauma.
- To discuss diagnostic protocols and management strategies for various dental injuries.
- To highlight special considerations and emerging advances in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical anatomy and injury classification.
- Discussion of diagnostic protocols.
- Exploration of surgical and nonsurgical treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Effective management involves timely intervention and preservation of pulpal and periodontal health.
- Multidisciplinary approaches and advanced imaging enhance treatment outcomes.
- Specific protocols exist for pediatric cases, esthetic zone injuries, and avulsed teeth.
Conclusions:
- Optimal functional and esthetic results in dentoalveolar trauma depend on accurate diagnosis and appropriate, often multidisciplinary, management.
- Early intervention and attention to detail are crucial for preventing complications and ensuring long-term tooth survival.
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