Traumatic Dental Injuries (eBook)

Jens O. Andreasen, University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark. Leif K. Bakland, Loma Linda University, California, US. Maria Teresa Flores, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Valparaiso, Chile. Frances M. Andreasen, University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark. Lars Andersson, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.

Epidemiology of Traumatic Dental Injuries 8

Pathophysiology and Consequences of Dental Trauma 10

Classification of Dental Injuries 16

Examination and Diagnosis 18

Diagnosis of Pulpal Healing Complications 22

Diagnosis of Periodontal Healing Complications 24

Treatment Priorities after Dental Trauma 26

Crown Fracture without Pulp Exposure 28

Crown Fracture with Pulp Exposure 30

Crown-Root Fracture 32

Root Fracture 34

Alveolar Process Fracture 36

Concussion 38

Subluxation 40

Extrusive Luxation 42

Lateral Luxation 44

Intrusive Luxation 46

Avulsion 48

Injuries to the Primary Dentition 54

Soft Tissue Injuries 58

Splinting 62

Endodontic Considerations in Dental Trauma 64

Decoronation of Ankylosed Teeth in Adolescents 68

Predictors for Healing Complications 70

Tooth Survival in the Permanent Dentition 74

Information for the Patient about Dental Trauma 76

Information for the Public about Dental Trauma 78

Prevention of Traumatic Dental Injuries 80

Appendices 84

References 88

Index 97

"The text is easy to read and minimalist in style ... If you are looking for a trauma textbook for your surgery, this is probably the one you should buy." (Primary Dental Care, 1 January 2012)

"The book's target audience is best summaried in the preface to the first edition: "We present the highlights of dental traumatology in a format which will be a ready reference for general (dental) practitioners and aid dental students in their studies." (British Dental Association, 1 November 2011)

Reviews of the Previous Edition:

"The text is clear and well written and well referenced ... The chapters on diagnosis of periodontal and pulpal complications are particularly helpful as this is a difficult area for many clinicians. The manual will serve as an excellent reference for practitioners and dental students who have a good working knowledge of dental traumatology." (Journal of Orthodontics)

"In the second edition the authors build on their success and explore the research that has led to an improvement in the prognosis of traumatised teeth...a prominent change in the second edition is the inclusion of a brief description of the processes involved in wound healing in the first chapter. It is this emphasis on the importance of facilitating the natural healing of tissues that makes this book stand out." (British Dental Journal)

"The book is beautifully laid out for easy reference...illustrated with high quality photographs, radiographs, and illustrations." (British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)