title: Bilateral complicated crown fractures secondary to chin injury: a case report.
abstract: Traumatic injuries to the chin are not uncommon in children. Nevertheless, crown fractures, which are common sequelae to this type of injury, might be overlooked, especially if dental care is not sought immediately after a visit to a non-dental facility. The present case report reviews the delayed diagnosis and treatment outcome of a bilateral posterior complicated crown fracture affecting mandibular second primary molars in a young child. Pharmacologic and orthodontic considerations are also discussed in the paper.
authors: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL 32610-0426, USA.
authors: Alissa N
authors: AN
authors: Dragstedt
authors: Robert
authors: R
authors: Mixon
authors: Gideon
authors: G
authors: Holan
authors: Marcio
authors: M
authors: Guelmann
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries*; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008963:Molar / Q000293:injuries*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013027:Space Maintenance, Orthodontic; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000293:injuries*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*