title: A simple working classification proposed for the latrogenic lesions of teeth and associated structures in the oral cavity.
abstract: Iatrogenic lesions can affect both hard and soft tissues in the oral cavity, induced by the dentist's activity, manner or therapy. There is no approved simple working classification for the iatrogenic lesions of teeth and associated structures in the oral cavity in the literature. A simple working classification is proposed here for iatrogenic lesions of teeth and associated structures in the oral cavity based on its relation with dental specialities. The dental specialities considered in this classification are conservative dentistry and endodontics, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. This classification will be useful for the dental clinician who is dealing with diseases of oral cavity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, Government Taluk Head Quarters Hospital, Nilambur-679329, India.
authors.forename: Thorakkal
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shamim
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D009055:Mouth; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D018677:Tooth Injuries