title: Review article: Maxillofacial emergencies: dentoalveolar and temporomandibular joint trauma.
abstract: Dentoalveolar trauma and dislocations of the temporomandibular joint are common reasons for patients to present to EDs in Australia. The majority of medical practitioners receive very little formal training in the management of these injuries and might not have ready access to dental services out of hours for advice. This article focuses on the emergency assessment, triage and non-specialist management of dentoalveolar trauma and injuries to the temporomandibular joint.
authors.affiliation: Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Adrian F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: DeAngelis
authors.forename: Roland A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Barrowman
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Harrod
authors.forename: Alf L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Nastri
mesh_terms: D004630:Emergencies; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014218:Triage
keywords: maxillofacial; splinting; teeth; temporomandibular joint; trauma