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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.

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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.

Keywords:

Alveolar bone fractures Dental splinting Dental trauma Dentoalveolar trauma Tooth avulsion

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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.