Dentoalveolar Trauma and Management

This set of flashcards covers vocabulary related to dentoalveolar trauma, its etiology, diagnosis, classifications of injuries, and management techniques.

Dentoalveolar Trauma

Traumatic injuries to the anterior teeth and related orofacial structures.

Etiology

The study of the cause or origin of a disease.

Primary Dentition

The first set of teeth in children, also known as milk teeth.

Traumatic Injury

Damage caused to teeth due to accidents or actions.

Maxillary Central Incisors

The two front teeth in the upper jaw that are most frequently traumatized.

Predisposing Factors

Factors that increase the likelihood of dental trauma.

Overjet

The horizontal distance between the upper and lower incisors.

Mc Ewen and Mc Hugh Study

Research indicating that greater overjet increases fracture risk in maxillary incisors.

Diagnosis and Assessment

The process of identifying dental injuries and documenting them accurately.

History of Dental Injury

Record of how a dental injury occurred and previous treatments.

WHO Classification

A system for classifying dental injuries established by the World Health Organization.

Ellis and Davey’s Classification

A simplified classification system grouping dental injuries by severity.

Class 1 Fracture

Simple fracture of the crown with little or no dentin involvement.

Class 2 Fracture

Extensive fracture of the crown involving significant dentin but not the pulp.

Class 3 Fracture

Extensive crown fracture that exposes the pulp.

Class 4 Fracture

Traumatized tooth that becomes non-vital with or without crown loss.

Concussion

Injury to a tooth's supporting structure without abnormal loosening or displacement.

Subluxation

Abnormal loosening of a tooth, yet without complete displacement.

Avulsion

Complete displacement of the tooth from its socket.

Intrusive Luxation

Displacement of the tooth into the alveolar bone.

Extrusive Luxation

Partial displacement of the tooth out of its socket.

Pulpal Hemorrhage

Bleeding within the pulp indicating potential trauma damage.

Pulp Canal Obliteration

Closure of the pulp canal potentially due to trauma.

Pulp Therapy

Treatment applied to the pulp of a tooth, often after exposure.

Turner's Hypoplasia

Disturbance in enamel formation due to trauma to primary teeth.

Root Dilaceration

Curvature of the root that arises from trauma.

Endodontic Treatment

Therapy related to the dental pulp and its surrounding tissues.

Degree of Tooth Avulsion

The extent to which a tooth is removed from its socket.

Optimal Storage Environment (OSE)

Ideal conditions for preserving an avulsed tooth before replantation.

EOT (Extra-oral Time)

The duration a tooth remains outside its socket, crucial for successful reimplantation.

Rigid Splint

Stabilizing device used to support a tooth that has experienced trauma.

Radiographic Assessment

Evaluation of dental injuries through X-rays.

Vitality Tests

Tests to determine the health and function of the dental pulp.

Orthodontic Extrusion

Pushing a tooth back into alignment using orthodontic techniques.

Soft Diet Recommendation

Advice given to patients recovering from dental injuries to avoid hard foods.

Clinical Examination

A physical check of the teeth and oral tissues for damage.

Neurologic Evaluation

Assessment to rule out nerve damage after dental trauma.

Photographic Documentation

Capturing images of injuries for medical records purposes.

Pulp Necrosis

Death of pulp tissue, often resulting from injury.

Root Canal Therapy (RCT)

Procedure used to treat infection at the center of a tooth.

Non-vital Tooth

Tooth that no longer has live pulp tissue.

Displacement of Tooth

Movement of a tooth from its normal position due to trauma.

Dentin Protection

Covering exposed dentin to prevent sensitivity and damage.

Pulpectomy

Surgical removal of the dental pulp.

Rigid Splint Application

Attaching a firm support to a traumatized tooth for healing.

Factors Affecting Prognosis

Variables that influence the recovery outcome of avulsed teeth.

Tooth Mobility

The ability of a tooth to move in its socket, indicative of trauma severity.

Fracture Angulation

The angle at which the X-ray must be taken to best visualize a fracture.

Soft Tissue Trauma

Injuries affecting the gums and surrounding tissues.

Restoration with Esthetic Resin

Repair of a tooth using materials designed to match natural tooth coloration.