Trauma II Flashcards
Peak incidence in primary dentition?
Age 2-4 years
Prevalence of NAIs?
0.1-10%
Who most at risk of NAIs?
Under 2 years
Factors increase risk of NAIs?
Poverty, partner abuse, parent low intelligence, alcohol/drug abuse
What look for suspect NAIs?
Delay seek tx
Inconsistent hx
Abnormal child/parent reaction
Withdrawn child
Clinical signs of NAIs?
Multiple injury different vintage Small circular burns Lesions odd sites fRenal tears Bite marks
What area would make you suspect NAIs?
Triangle of safety - area not normal to have injury
Ears, side of face and neck
Sequel of management of dental trauma?
- Full hx
- EO/IO exam
- Special investigastion
- Diagnosis
- Primary tx
- Review
What are factors complicate tx in primary teeth?>
Young - limited co-operation
Large pulp:tissue ration
Developing dentition
Basic tx management of crown fractures?
Infarction - monitor
Enamel fracture - grind if needed
Enamel-dentine - adhesive restroation
Complication - pulpcap/pulpotomy
Tx of choice for crown-root fractures?
XLA
What do you if root fracture?
Remove coronal fragment if necessary
Management of concussion?
Supportive advice - soft diet, analgesia, OHI, CHX too sore)
Review
Management of subluxation?
Support advice and review
Management of intrusion?
Radiograph - relation permanent successor
Leave re-erupt
Supportive advice
XLA if displaced follicle successor