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Specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dental trauma refers to trauma (injury) to the teeth and/or periodontium ( gums, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone ), and nearby soft tissues such as the lips, tongue, etc. The study of dental trauma is called dental traumatology. [1]
Dentistry. Tooth mobility is the horizontal or vertical displacement of a tooth beyond its normal physiological boundaries [1] around the gingival area, i.e. the medical term for a loose tooth. Tooth loss implies in loss of several orofacial structures, such as bone tissues, nerves, receptors and muscles and consequently, most orofacial ...
Dental avulsion is the complete displacement of a tooth from its socket in alveolar bone owing to trauma which can be caused by a fall, road traffic accident, assault, sports, or occupational injury. [1] [2] Typically, a tooth is held in place by the periodontal ligament, which becomes torn when the tooth is knocked out.
Dental trauma is a major global health issue and it affects 17.5% of children and adolescents. [9] It is most commonly seen in school children. Dental subluxation is one of the most common traumatic injuries in primary dentition. Maxillary central incisors are the most commonly affected teeth. [10] [11] Some studies have proposed that the ...
An enamel fracture occurs when the outer layer of the tooth, known as enamel, is fractured without directly impacting the underlying dentine and pulp. This phenomenon typically arises from external forces impacting the tooth to induce enamel breakage. These fractures are often characterised by irregular breaks on the occlusal surface, in ...
A dental emergency is an issue involving the teeth and supporting tissues that are of high importance to be treated by the relevant professional. Dental emergencies do not always involve pain, although this is a common signal that something needs to be looked at. Pain can originate from the tooth, surrounding tissues or can have the sensation ...
Enamel-dentine fracture is a complete fracture of the tooth enamel and dentine without the exposure of the pulp. Pulp sensibility testing is recommended to confirm pulpal health. Treatment depends on how close the fracture is in relation to the pulp. If a tooth fragment is available, it can be bonded to the tooth. Otherwise, provisional ...
Dental intrusion. Dental intrusion is an apical displacement of the tooth into the alveolar bone. This injury is accompanied by extensive damage to periodontal ligament, cementum, disruption of the neurovascular supply to the pulp, and communication or fracture of the alveolar socket. [1]