Incisor trauma in an adolescent Arab population: Prevalence, severity, and occlusal risk factors

Dental trauma involving root fracture and periodontal ligament injury: a 10-year retrospective study

“…However, in a large number of forms (61, corresponding to 37% of the cases), this information was not available. The procedures performed at first-aid care included suture (37), dental splint therapy (36), pulp capping (1), tooth repositioning (16), tooth extraction (4) and pulpectomy (2). In 65 case report forms, this information was missing.…”

“…In 65 case report forms, this information was missing. The most frequently administered medications were antibiotics (55), anti-inflammatories (43), analgesics (18), antitetanic vaccines (13) and mouthwashes (2). In 4 cases, no drugs were administered and in 84 case report forms this item was left blank.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][6][7][8][9][10][11][16][17][18] The first and foremost steps in treating a traumatized patient should be physical examination and medical history review. Data obtained from this survey showed that 40% of the patients denied systemic alterations, which is consistent with their mean age.…”

“…This occurrence reaches its apex during school years, mainly as a result of falls. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] During adolescence, most of the traumatic dental injuries are attributable to accidents in sports activities. Some authors have described that approximately 1.5% to 3.5% of all adolescents practicing sports activities undergo traumatic dental injuries annually.…”

“…These data also highlight that some conditions, such as an increased incisal overjet and resulting inadequate lip coverage, are important predisposing factors to be considered. [1][2][3][4] Dental traumatisms may be classified according to several factors. Andreasen's 1 classification is based on the classification proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1992 and can be applied for both primary and permanent dentitions.…”