Mandible Fractures and Dental Trauma

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2013

Institution/Department

Emergency Medicine

Journal Title

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

MeSH Headings

Emergencies, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Service, Hospital, Humans, Mandibular Fractures, Tooth Avulsion, Tooth Injuries

Abstract

Appropriate and timely management of traumatic injury to the teeth and their supporting structures plays an important role in determining long-term outcome. This article reviews the relevant anatomy and describes the initial diagnosis and treatment approach to dentoalveolar traumatic injury and fractures of the mandible. Procedures for initial stabilization and appropriate referral are also discussed.

ISSN

1558-0539

First Page

553

Last Page

573

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