title: [Dentoalveolar traumatology].
abstract: The dentist will be confronted unexpectedly with a dentoalveolar trauma patient. This patient has to be seen immediately and has to be treated adequately. The risk of overlooking trauma-related signs when examining these patients, can be minimized by following a strict protocol. This article describes a protocol for examination and treatment of a patient with a dentoalveolar trauma. The prognosis after treatment of the trauma is discussed. Also some recommendations regarding aftercare and prevention are presented.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde van het Academisch Ziekenhuis, Groningen. p.j.schoen@kchir.azg.nl
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Schoen
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Raghoebar
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jansma
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vissink
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000293:injuries*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011379:Prognosis; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000517:prevention & control; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000601:surgery; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*