Tooth in the perioral tissues: a complication of craniofacial trauma.
Dental examination is very important in any patient presenting with craniofacial trauma. Avulsed teeth must be accounted for as they can be found in distant anatomical sites with potential life-threatening complications.
Donald
Michael J
MJ
Department of Emergency Medicine, Mona Vale Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales 2096, Australia. mikedonald25@hotmail.com
Swinburn
Elizabeth
E
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries*; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*