Trauma

Question 1

Most common traumatic dental injury in primary dentition

Answer 1

Luxation

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Question 2

Most common traumatic dental injury in permanent dentition

Answer 2

Crown fractures

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Question 3

Traumatic dental injuries comprise of what percent of alll injuries amongst children and young adults?

Answer 3

5%

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Question 4

What percent of all school children experience dental trauma?

Answer 4

25%

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Question 5

What percent of adults have experienceed trauma to the permanent dentition

Answer 5

33%

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Question 6

What are some consequences of severe injuries to primary teeth or alveolar bone?

Answer 6

• Tooth malformation
• Impacted teeth
• Eruption disturbances in developing permanent dentition

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