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Guideline on Management of Acute Dental Trauma rEfErence manual v 32 / No 6 10 / 11 Guideline on Management of Acute Dental Trauma Originating Council Council on Clinical Affairs Review Council Council on Clinical Affairs Adopted 2001 Revised 2004, 2007, 2010 Purpose violence, and sports.7-10 All sporting activities have an asso- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) ciated risk of orofacial injuries due to falls, collisions, and intends these guidelines to define, describe appearances, and contact with hard surfaces.11 The AAPD encourages the use set forth objectives for general management of acute trau- of protective gear, including mouthguards, which help dis- matic dental injuries rather than recommend specific treat- tribute forces of impact, thereby reducing the risk of severe ment procedures that have been presented in considerably injury.13,14 more detail in text-books and the dental/medical literature. Dental injuries could have improved outcomes if the public were aware of first-aid measures and the need to seek Methods immediate treatment.14-17 Because optimal treatment results This guideline is an update of the previous document re- follow immediate assessment and care,18 dentists have an vised in 2007. It is based on a review of the current dental ethical obligation to ensure that reasonable arrangements and medical literature related to dental trauma. An elec- for emergency dental care are available.19 The history, cir- tronic search was conducted using the following parameters: cumstances of the injury, pattern of trauma, and behavior Terms: “teeth”, “trauma”, “permanent teeth”, and “primary of the child and/or caregiver are important in distin- teeth”; Field: all fields; Limits: within the last 10 years; guishing nonabusive injuries from abuse.20 humans; English. There were 5269 articles that matched Practitioners have the responsibility to recognize, dif- these criteria. Papers for review were chosen from this list ferentiate, and either appropriately manage or refer children and from references within select articles. In addition, a with acute oral traumatic injuries, as dictated by the com- review of the journal Dental Traumatology was conducted plexity of the injury and the individual clinician’s training, for the years 2000-2009. When data did not appear suf- knowledge, and experience. Compromised airway, neurolog- ficient or were inconclusive, recommendations were based ical manifestations such as altered orientation, hemorrhage, upon expert and/or consensus opinion including those from nausea/vomiting, or suspected loss of consciousness requires the 2008 AAPD “Symposium on Trauma: A Comprehensive further evaluation by a physician. Update on Permanent Tooth Trauma in Children” (Chicago, To efficiently determine the extent of injury and cor- Ill). The recommendations are congruent with the 2007 rectly diagnose injuries to the teeth, periodontium, and guidelines developed by the International Association of associated structures, a systematic approach to the trauma- Dental Traumatology.1-3 tized child is essential.21,22 Assessment includes a thorough medical and dental history, clinical and radiographic exam- Background ination, and additional tests such as palpation, percussion, Facial trauma that results in fractured, displaced, or lost sensitivity, and mobility evaluation. Intraoral radiography is teeth can have significant negative functional, esthetic, and useful for the evaluation of dentoalveolar trauma. If the psychological effects on children.4,5 Dentists and physicians area of concern extends beyond the dentoalveolar complex, should collaborate to educate the public about prevention extraoral imaging may be indicated. Treatment planning and treatment of traumatic injuries to the oral and maxil- takes into consideration the patient’s health status and lofacial region. developmental status, as well as extent of injuries. Advanced The greatest incidence of trauma to the primary teeth behavior guidance techniques or an appropriate referral occurs at 2 to 3 years of age, when motor coordination is may be necessary to ensure that proper diagnosis and care developing.6 The most common injuries to permanent are given. teeth occur secondary to falls, followed by traffic accidents, 202 CLINICAL GUIDELINES AmErican academy of pediatric dentistry All relevant diagnostic information, treatment, and recom- ing.21,39 Characteristics of the ideal splint include: mended follow-up care are documented in the patient’s 1. easily fabricated in the mouth without additional record. Appendix I is a sample document for recording trauma; assessment of acute traumatic injuries. This sample form, 2. passive unless orthodontic forces are intended; developed by the AAPD, is provided as a practice tool for 3. allows physiologic mobility; pediatric dentists and other dentists treating children. It 4. nonirritating to soft tissues; was developed by pediatric dentistry experts and offered to 5. does not interfere with occlusion; facilitate excellence in practice. This form, however, does 6. allows endodontic access and vitality testing; not establish or evidence a standard of care. In issuing this 7. easily cleansed; form, the AAPD is not engaged in rendering legal or other 8. easily removed. professional advice. If such services are required, competent Instructions to patients having a splint placed include to: legal or other professional counsel should be sought. Well- 1. consume a soft diet; designed follow-up procedures are essential to diagnose 2. avoid biting on splinted teeth; complications. 3. maintain meticulous oral hygiene; After a primary tooth has been injured, the treatment 4. use chlorhexidine/antibiotics if prescribed; strategy is dictated by the concern for the safety of the 5. call immediately if splint breaks/loosens. permanent dentition.6,21,23 If determined that the displaced primary tooth has encroached upon the developing per- Recommendations manent tooth germ, removal is indicated.3,6,24-28 In the Infraction primary dentition, the maxillary anterior region is at low Definition: incomplete fracture (crack) of the enamel with- risk for space loss unless the avulsion occurs prior to ca- out loss of tooth structure. nine eruption or the dentition is crowded.23 Fixed or re- Diagnosis: normal gross anatomic and radiographic appear- movable appliances, while not always necessary, can be ance; craze lines apparent, especially with transillumination. fabricated to satisfy parental concerns for esthetics or to Treatment objectives: to maintain structural integrity and return a loss of oral or phonetic function.6 pulp vitality.24,40,41 When an injury to a primary tooth occurs, informing General prognosis: Complications are unusual.42 parents about possible pulpal complications, appearance of a vestibular sinus tract, or color change of the crown Crown fracture–uncomplicated associated with a sinus tract can help assure timely inter- Definition: an enamel fracture or an enamel-dentin fracture vention, minimizing complications for the developing that does not involve the pulp. succedaneous teeth.3,6,29,30 Also, it is important to caution Diagnosis: clinical and/or radiographic findings reveal a loss parents that the primary tooth’s displacement may result of tooth structure confined to the enamel or to both the in any of several permanent tooth complications, includ- enamel and dentin.1,3,6,18-21,23,26,30,32,39,41,43,44 ing enamel hypoplasia, hypocalcification, crown/root Treatment objectives: to maintain pulp vitality and restore dilacerations, or disruptions in eruption patterns or se- normal esthetics and function. Injured lips, tongue, and quence.29 The risk of trauma-induced developmental gingiva should be examined for tooth fragments. When disturbances in the permanent successors is greater in looking for fragments in soft tissue lacerations, radiographs children whose enamel calcification is incomplete.23,31 are recommended.1 For small fractures, rough margins and The treatment strategy after injury to a perma- edges can be smoothed. For larger fractures, the lost tooth nent tooth is dictated by the concern for vitality of the structure can be restored.1,3,6,21,23,26,29,30,32,41-44 periodontal ligament and pulp. Subsequent to the initial General prognosis: The prognosis of uncomplicated crown management of the dental injury, continued periodic fractures depends primarily upon the concomitant injury monitoring is indicated to determine clinical and radio- to the periodontal ligament and secondarily upon the ex- graphic evidence of successful intervention (ie, asymp- tent of dentin exposed.22 Optimal treatment results follow tomatic, positive sensitivity to pulp testing, root continues timely assessment and care. to develop in immature teeth, no mobility, no periapical pathology).1,2,21,24,32 Initiation of endodontic treatment is Crown fracture–complicated indicated in cases of spontaneous pain, abnormal response Definition: an enamel-dentin fracture with pulp exposure. to pulp sensitivity tests, lack of continued root formation Diagnosis: clinical and radiographic findings reveal a loss or apexogenesis, or breakdown of periradicular supportive of tooth structure with pulp exposure.1,3,6,21 tissue.1,2,21,24,32 To restore a fractured tooth’s normal esthetics Treatment objectives: to maintain pulp vitality and restore and function, reattachment of the crown fragment is an normal esthetics and function.29 Injured lips, tongue, and alternative that should be considered.21,24,33 gingiva should be examined for tooth fragments. 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