Diagnosis and management of common maxillofacial injuries in the emergency department. Part 5: Dentoalveolar injuries.
Injuries to teeth can be very distressing for patients. Prompt treatment is essential. Injuries of the tooth bearing portion of the mandible are common and can even result after a relatively low impact trauma. The alveolus (tooth bearing portion of bone) and/or the tooth may be damaged. Segmental fractures involve multiple teeth and the supporting alveolar bone.
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Maxillofacial Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales SA6 6NL, UK. ppoceallaigh@hotmail.com
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