Dentoalveolar Injuries Flashcards
Name 4 principles of fracture management?
Reduction
Fixation
Immobilization
Prevention of infection
What is an open reduction?
incision was made then lined bone with plate
What is a closed reduction?
no incision was made to reduce fracture
What is an external fixation?
screws coming out of skin
What is an internal fixation?
screws in and then closed up
Classification for enamel crown fracture?
Ellis Class I
Classification for crown fracture involving enamel and dentin?
Ellis Class II
Classification for crown fracture involving enamel, dentin, and exposed pulp?
Ellis Class III
What root fracture has the best prognosis?
apical 1/3 fracture
If a patient presents with a root fracture, what is the Tx?
reduce and rigidly splint for 3 months
What is it called when there is hemorrhage and edema in the PDL?
concussion
What is it called when the PDL is ruptured, but the tooth is not displaced?
subluxation
What dental Tx for patients that have suffered a concussion or subluxation?
soft diet
possibly relieve occlusion
Permanet dentition teeth survival between open and closed apex: which is better?
open apex
What is it called when both the PDL and plural neuromuscular tissues are violated. Only gingival tissues retain the tooth?
extrusion