title: Management of a laterally luxated upper incisor caused by the hit of a rifle stock.
abstract: Lateral luxation is the displacement of the tooth in a direction other than axial, which is accompanied by comminution or fracture of the alveolar socket. Lateral luxation is one of the most prevalent dental injuries among the general population, resulting in up to 27% of all dental wounds. All physical activities have an associated risk of orofacial injuries due to falls, collisions, and contact with hard surfaces. Just like any other training activities, military training exercises present a significant risk of dental traumas, which comprise 2% to 8% of all military dental emergencies. The aim of this report was to present a case of a dental lateral luxation caused by the hit of a rifle stock during close combat training. The tooth was extruded from its bony lock, temporarily filled with a calcium hydroxide-based paste, replaced into its original anatomic position, and secured with Ivy loop wirings. The permanent endodontic treatment was performed 4 weeks after repositioning. At the end of the 8-months follow-up, the tooth was asymptomatic and any pathological alterations were absent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Gurkan R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Bayar
authors.forename: Aydin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gulses
authors.forename: Aydin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ozkan
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sencimen
authors.forename: Firat
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Koc
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014090:Tooth Replantation; D014421:Turkey; D055815:Young Adult