30% of children suffer from traumatic dental injuries to the primary dentition, with...
Medical history
Family history of bleeding disorders
History of drug allergies
Where did the injury occur?
Possible contamination
Assess need for tetanus prophylaxis.
How did the injury occ...
Acetaminophen for pain management
Consider antibiotic therapy for severe injuries in cases of infection risk (subacute bacterial endocarditis [SBE] risk, immunosuppression, etc.).
For most dental traumas, the child should be seen by a pediatric dentist as soon as possible for immediate assessment and treatment to optimize prognosis. Regular...
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Guideline of management of acute dental trauma. http://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/G_Trauma.pdf. Accessed February 18, 2018. [Vie...
873.63 Open wound of tooth (broken) (fractured) (due to trauma), without mention of complication
873.73 Open wound of tooth (broken) (fractured) (due to trauma), complicated
525.10 Acquired ab...
Q: Why not reposition or reimplant primary teeth?
A: The treatment strategy in primary teeth trauma is dictated by the concern for the safety of the permanent tooth bud. If the displaced primary to...
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