Management of sports-related crown fractures.
Uncomplicated tooth crown fractures are the most common sports-related mouth injury and can have an excellent outcome if treated appropriately. Many times, however, crown fractures occur at the same time as concussion, luxation, displacement, or even avulsion injuries. This article discusses the treatment for and management of tooth crown fractures from sports-related injuries.
Donly
K J
KJ
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry, USA. kdonly3571@aol.com
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome