title: [Anterior tooth injury/anterior tooth loss--the epidemiological and orthodontic aspects].
abstract: Trauma to incisors, especially loss of permanent anterior teeth, often effects aesthetics, function, psychology and phonetics. The following article describes the frequency, cause and effect of incisors lost as a result of the trauma. The treatment possibilities are discussed with respect to the specific orthodontic considerations. In addition, the indications for space closure by orthodontic or prosthetic procedures are discussed.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schopf
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D003818:Dentition, Mixed; D005260:Female; D005860:Germany, West / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009970:Orthodontics; D012737:Sex Factors; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D018677:Tooth Injuries; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
vernacular_title: Frontzahntrauma/Frontzahnverlust--epidemiologische und kieferorthopädische Aspekte.