Management of a complex dentoalveolar trauma: a case report

Braz Dent J. 2009;20(3):259-62. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402009000300016.

Abstract

This paper describes the case of a 12-year-old male patient who presented a severe lateral luxation of the maxillary central incisors due to a bicycle fall. Treatment involved suture of the soft tissues lacerations, and repositioning and splinting of the injured teeth, followed by endodontic treatment and periodontal surgery. After a 2-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic evaluation revealed that the incisors presented satisfactory esthetic and functional demands.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Process / injuries*
  • Bicycling / injuries
  • Child
  • Dentition, Permanent
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Incisor / injuries*
  • Lip / injuries
  • Male
  • Maxillary Fractures / complications
  • Maxillary Fractures / therapy*
  • Multiple Trauma
  • Nose / injuries
  • Orthodontic Wires
  • Periodontal Splints
  • Tooth Avulsion / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome