Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- P-ISSN2234-7550
- E-ISSN2234-5930
- SCOPUS, KCI, ESCI
ISSN : 2234-7550
Missing teeth after maxillofacial trauma: a case report and management protocol
C.H. Mahabaleshwara (K.V.G. Dental College and Hospital)
Singh Rohit (K.V.G. Dental College and Hospital)
George Abhijith (K.V.G. Dental College and Hospital)
G. Vijayalakshmi (K.V.G. Dental College and Hospital)
Abstract
Management of maxillofacial trauma includes primary care, in which diagnosis and management of dentoalveolar injury play a vital role. Due to the impact sustained during a maxillofacial injury (whether direct or indirect), dentoalveolar injuries can occur, leading to fracture and displacement of teeth and associated alveolar bone into the surrounding soft tissues and associated structures, such as the maxillary sinus, nasal cavity, upper respiratory tract, tracheobronchial tree, or gastrointestinal tract. Undiagnosed displaced teeth may cause complications such as airway obstruction. This paper reports a case of displaced teeth in the nasal cavity and gastrointestinal tract and highlights the management protocol for displaced teeth secondary to maxillofacial trauma.
- keywords
- Maxillofacial injuries, Tooth injuries, Tooth avulsion
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