Medical and orofacial considerations in traumatic dental injuries.
A complete medical and dental evaluation is imperative following traumatic dental injuries, which are emergent situations that need a quick assessment and appropriate management. The proper diagnosis and treatment rendered determines the prognosis of the case. Proper documentation is important for medicolegal reasons and for baseline reference regarding the traumatic injury. Future treatment modalities and outcomes can be better managed with accurate documentation at the initial assessment.
Subramanian
Kumar
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Department of Dentistry, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA. ksubr2@email.uky.edu
Chogle
Sami M A
SM
D003791:Dental Pulp Test; D003792:Dental Records; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017078:Laser-Doppler Flowmetry; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008499:Medical Records; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010474:Percussion; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000175:diagnosis