title: Traumatic dental injuries: current treatment concepts.
abstract: In an overview of traumatic injuries in the permanent dentition, the authors describe the classification of, assessment of and treatment strategies for managing such injuries. They explore pulpal and periodontal considerations, as well as methods of minimizing complications. In addition, they suggest preventive strategies and future directions for trauma management.
authors.affiliation: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn., USA.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Diangelis
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Bakland
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology