title: Tooth in the perioral tissues: a complication of craniofacial trauma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Mona Vale Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales 2096, Australia. mikedonald25@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Donald
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Swinburn
mesh_terms: 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*