trauma to incisors Flashcards
(34 cards)
definition of dental trauma
how prevalent is dental trauma
5th most prevalent disease or injury in the world
1 billion people are affected
20% for 12 year olds
what percentage of 15 year olds have trauma
4%
how does visible dental differences impact a child’s life
- negative social judgements
- teasing
- self concious
- negative quality of life
what are the most common reasons for trauma in dental
- falls
toddlers learning to work - sporting activites
- bike/motor accidents
what are the risk factors of dental trauma
what is the most common used classification for dental trauma
andreasens classification
name different types of fractures
what is enamel infraction
- don’t usually require treatment
- detect by transilluminence
what is enamel fracture
what is enamel dentine fractures
what is enamel dentine pulp fracture
what is a crown root fracture
whereit extends
what is a root fracture
list the PDL injuries
what is concussion
what is subluxation
what is extrusion
what clinical appearance does extrusion bring
what is lateral laxation
what is lateral luxation seen as clinically
what is intrusion
what is extrusion
what is avulsion
