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Trauma Guidelines Primary Dentition - International Association of Dental Traumatology 2020 Flashcards

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What are the clinical findings for an enamel only fracture

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fracture involved enamel only

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What are the radiographs indicated for enamel only fracture

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  • none
  • if TTP, consider x-ray to rule out luxation or root fracture
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What is the tx for enamel only fracture

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smooth sharp edges
comp restoration if desirable

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When should we follow up enamel only fracture

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none required

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What are the favourable outcomes of enamel only fractures

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  • asymptomatic
  • pulp healing
  • continued root development in immature teeth
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What are signs of pulp healing

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  • no colour change of crowns
  • no sign of pulpal necrosis or infection
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What are the unfavourable outcomes of enamel only fracture

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  • symptomatic
  • crown discolouerd
  • signs of pulpal necrosis/infection
  • no further root development in immature teeth
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What are signs of pulp necrosis/infection

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  • sinus tract
  • gingival swelling
  • abscess
  • increased mobility
  • persistant dark grey discolouration with signs of infection
  • no further root development in immature teeth
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What is the general aftercare for all injuries

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  • watch out when eating, dont want to further traumatise tooth
  • encourage healing by good OH using soft brush or cotton swab and use CHX mouthwash - two times daily for a week
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What are the clinical considerations for enamel dentine fratcure with no pulp exposure

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  • locate missing tooth fragment
  • risk of it being imbedded or aspirated
  • fracture with no pulp exposrue
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What radiographs do we take for enamel dentine fracture with no pulp exposure

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baseline xray option
take xray of soft tissues if unaccounted for
if TTP, rule out luxation and root fracture

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What is the treatment for enamel dentine fracture with no pulp exposure

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cover exposed dentine with GI/comp
can restore lost tooth structure with comp

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What is the follow up for enamel dentine fracture with no pulp exposure

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  • 6-8 wks
  • only follow up with x-ray if signs of pulp necrosis and/or infection
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What are the favourable outcomes of enamel dentine fracture with no pulp exposure

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  • asymptomatic
  • pulp healing
  • continued root development
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What are the unfavourable outcomes of enamel dentine fracture with no pulp exposure

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  • symptomatic
  • crown discoloured
  • signs of pulp necrosis/infection
  • no further root development
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What are the clinical considerations of complicated crown fracture (enamel dentine pulp)

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  • exposed pulp
  • locate missing tooth fragment
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What radiographs do you want for a complicated crown fracture

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  • PA or occlusal for diagnosis and baseline
  • screen for signs of displacement and root injury
  • take x-ray soft tissue if concerned about embedding
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What is the tx for complicated crown fracture

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  • aim to preserve pulp
  • if not then pulpectomy (not really mentioned in IADT guidelines) or XLA
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Why should we aim to preserve pulp in complicated fractures

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to encourage normal root growth known as apexogenesis

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What ways can we preserve pulp

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  • pulp cap
  • partial pulpotomy
  • coronal pulpotomy
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When can we do a pulp cap

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When pulp exposure within 24h and <1mm exposure

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How do we do a pulp cap

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cover exposure with setting caoh
cover with gi
cover with comp

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What is the procedure for partial pulpotomy - briefly

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  • dam
  • remove 2mm pulp and arrest haemorrhage with saline
  • NScaoh placed
  • cover with GI
  • cover with comp
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When is partial pulpotomy indicated

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exposure >1mm
>24h

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When is coronal pulpotomy indicated
* pulp hyperaemic or necrotic
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What is the procedure for full pulpotomy
remove all coronal pulp place nscaoh seal with GIC lining
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How is a pulpectomy done on a primary tooth
* file 2mm short of WL * no radiograph with file inside done for WL * CaOh and iodoform paste so tooth can resorb away
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When is the follow up for complicated crown fracture
1 wk, 6-8 wks, 1y x-ray 1 yr following pulpotomy
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What is an unfavourable outcome for complicated crown fracture
* symptoamtic * crown discoloured * signs of pulp nercosis * no further root development in immature teeth
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What is a favourable outcome for complicated crown fracture
* asymptomatic * pulp healing
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What are signs of continued root development
increase in root length thicker dentine walls no PAP no root resorption
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What are the clinical findings for uncomplicated crown roto fracture
* fracture involves enamel dentine and root * pulp not exposed * may notice loose but still attached fragments * TTP
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What x-rays do you want for crown-root fracture
PA or occlusal
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What is the tx options for uncomplicated crown root fracture
* no tx and rapid referral * extract coronal fragment and restore if possible with GIC * if unrestorable, remove loose fragments without damaging the permanent and then leave firm root in situ * XLA
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What is the follow up for crown root fracture - uncomplicated
fragment removal * 1 wk, 6-8 wk, 1yr extraction * 1 yr
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What are favourable outcomes for uncomplicated crown root fracture
* asymptomatic * pulp healing
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What are unfavourable outcomes for crown root fracture
* symptomatic * crown discoloured * signs of pulp necrosis/infection * no further root development of immature teeth
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What are the clinical findings for complicated crown root fracture
* involves enamel, dentine and the root * pulp exposed * may notice loose but still attached fragments
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What x-rays for complicated crown root fracture
PA/occlusal
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What is the tx for complicated crown root fracture
* fragment removal * only if remaining tissue large enough to allow restoration adn perform pulpotomy/RCT * XLA otherwise
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What is the follow up for complicated crown root fracture
* fragment removal - 1wk, 6-8wk, 1yr. xray after 1 year only * XLA: clinical review 1 yr
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What are favourable outcomes of complicated crown root fracture
* asymptomatic * pulp healing * continued root development in immature teeth
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What are unfavourable outcomes in complicated crown root fracture
* symptomatic * crown discoloured * signs of pulp necrosis * no further root development
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What are the clinical findings for root fracture
* depends on fracture location * coronal fragment may be mobile and displaced * occlusal interference may be present * tooth may be TTp
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What radiographs should you take for root fracture
PA or occlusal fracture usually in mid or apical 1/3
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What are the tx options for treatment of root fracture
* no tx * repositioning * xla of loose coronal fragment only
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When is it suitable to carry out no tx for root fracture
* not displaced * displcaed but not excessively mobile * can expect spontaneous repositioning
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When repositioning coronal root fracture, how long should a flexible splint be placed for
4 wks
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What is the follow up for root fracture
1wk, 6-8 wk, 1 yr then every year until permanent tooth eruption (if no tx provided) 1wk, 4wk, 8wk, 1y if coronal fragment repositioned 1 yr if XLA
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What are favourable outcomes for root fracture
* asymptomatic * pulp healing * realignment of root - fractured tooth * no mobility * resorption of apical fragment
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What are unfavourable outcomes of root fracture
* symptomatic * crown discoloured * signs of pulp necrosis/infection * no further root development * no improvement in position of root fractured tooth
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What are the clinical findings of alveolar fracture
* fracture involves alveolar bone * mobility and dislocation of segment with several teeth moving together * occlusal interference * TTP
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What x-rays should you get for an alveolar fracture
* PA/occlusal * lateral x-ray may give information on relationship between permanent tooth and primary * further imaging may be required to see extent of the fracture
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What is the tx for alveolar fracture
* reposition * flexible splint 4 wks to adjacent uninjured teeth
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When is the clinical follow up for alveolar fracture
* 1wk, 4wk, 8wk, 1yr * radiographs at 4 wks and 1 yr to assess impact on teeth * follow up at 6 YO to monitor eruption * fracture lines located at primary tooth apex --> can cause abscess
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What are unfavourable outcomes for an alveolar fracture
* symptomatic * crown discoloured * signs of pulp necrosis/infection * no further root development * no improvement in position of displcaed segment and original occlusion not restored * disturbed permanent successor
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What are favourable outcomes for alveolar fracture
* asymptomatic * pulp healing * pdl healing * continued root development * realignment of segment with original occlusion * no disturbance to permanent tooth development or eruption
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What are the clinical findings of a concussion injury
* tooth TTP * no displacement * no gingival bleeding
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What x-rays should be taken for concussion
none
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What is the tx for concussion
observe
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What is the follow up for concussion
* 1wk and 6-8wks * xray only when signs of pathology
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What are favourable outcomes of concussion injury
* asymptomatic * pulp healing - normal colour of crown or transient red/gray/yellow colour and pulp obliteration * continued root development * continued development and eruption of permanent tooth
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What is pulp obliteration
pulpal response to trauma rapid deposition of mineralized tissue in root canal space
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What are unfavourable outcomes for concussion
* symptomatic * signs of pulp necrosis * no further root development * negative impact on permanent successor
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What are the clinical findings of subluxation
TTP no displacement gingival bleeding
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What xray should we take for subluxation and what would you expect to see
PA or occlusal would expect to see normal or widened PDL space
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What is the tx for subluxation
no tx observe
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What is the follow up for subluxation
* 1wk and 6-8 wks * xray only when signs of pathology
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What are favourable outcomes for subluxation
* asymptomatic * pulp healing - normal colour of crown or transient red/yellow discolouration and pulp obliteration * continued root development * continued development and eruption of permanent tooth
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What are unfavourable outcomes for subluxation
* symptomatic * signs of pulp necrosis * no further root development * negative impact on permanent successor
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What are the clinical findings of extrusive luxation
* partial displacement of tooth out of its socket * tooth appears elongated * occlusal interference possible
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What xray for extrusive luxation
PA/occlusal slight/substantial widening to PDL space
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What is the tx for extrusive lxuation
if no occlusal interference - no tx, allow spontaneous repositioning if excessive mobility or extruded >3mm - extract under LA
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What is the follow up for extrusive luxation
1wk, 6-8 wk, 1y where concerned about outcome, review every year until eruption of permanent xray only when indicated
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What are favourable outcomes for extrusive luxation
* asymptomatic * pulp healing * continued root development * continued development/eruption of permanent tooth * realignment of extruded tooth * no occlusal interference
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What are unfavourable outcomes for extrusive luxation
* symptoamtic * signs of pulp necrosis * no further root development * negative impact on permanent sucessor * occlusal interference * no improvement in position
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What are the clinical findings for lateral luxation
* tooth displaced palatal/labially * immobile * occlusal interference * high metallic sound on TTP
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What xray should you take for lateral luxation and what would you expect to see
* pa/occlusal * increased widening to PDL space apically * best seen on occlusal
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What is the tx for lateral luxation if there is no oclcusal interference
* no tx - spontaneous repositioning, occurs within 6mo
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What is the tx for lateral luxation if there is excessive displacement
options are * extract under LA * reposition under LA - 4wk flexible splint
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When should you follow up a lateral luxation
1wk, 6-8wk, 6 mo, 1 yr also at 4 wk if repositioned - splint removal where concerned about outcome, review every year until eruption of permanent xray only when indicated
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What are favourable outcomes for lateral luxation
* asymptomatic * pulp healing * continued root development * continued development/eruption of permanent tooth * realignmnet of tooth * no occlusal interference * PDL healing
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What are unfavourable outcomes of lateral luxation
* symptomatic * signs of pulp necrosis * no further root development * negative impact on permanent sucecssor * occlusal interference * no improvement in position * ankylosis
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What are the clinical findings of intrusion
* tooth usually displaced through labial bone plate or permanent tooth bud * tooth almost/completey disappeared into socket * high metallic sound * non mobile
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What xray would you take for intrusion and what would you see
* PA/occlusal * if apex displaced labially, apical tip can be seen and tooth appears shorter * if apex displaced towards tooth germ, apical tip cannot be seen and tooth germ appears elongated
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What is the tx for intrusion
* it is assoicated with damage to the permanent tooth * for that reason, allow for spontaneous repositioning which can take up to a year * refer
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When is the follow up for intrusion
1wk, 6-8wks, 6 months, 1yr follow up at 6yo for severe intursion to monitor for eruption of permanent tooth
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What are favourable outcomes for intrusion
* asymptomatic * pulp healing * continued root development * continued development/eruption of permanent tooth * realignment of tooth * PDL healing
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What are the unfavourable outcomes for intrusion
* symptomatic * signs of pulp necrosis * no further root development * negative impact on permanent succesor * occlusal interference * no improvement in position * ankylosis
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What are the clinical findings for avulsion
* tooth out of socket * account for tooth
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What radiograph for avulsion
PA/occlusal to rule out intrusion
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What is the tx for avulsion
nil do not replant
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What is the follow up for avulsion
6-8wks 6 yo to monitor eruption of permanent
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What is the favourable outcome for avulsion
no disruption to permanent
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What is an unfavourable outcome for avulsion
disruption to permanent
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What age is the highest risk for injury to cause damage to permanent
<3YO
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What are the possible complications that parents should look out for post injury
* swelling * dark discolouration of crown * increased mobility * fistula

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