Trauma
Yie Lin Um, DDS
Resident
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Lee R. Roundy, Program Director, Pediatric Dentist
UNLV SDM Pediatric dental residency
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dental trauma is common – about 30% of children have experienced a form of dental trauma by age 14, and it accounts for 5% of all injuries. Permanent tooth injuries may have serious functional, esthetic and psychological consequences affecting the patient’s quality of life. Accurate diagnosis, timely treatment and appropriate follow-up based on the trauma guideline are key to improve the prognosis. This case report outlines the dental rehabilitation of a 11-year-old following a fall from an electric scooter resulting in a traumatic permanent tooth avulsion and luxation – from the initial encounter in the emergency department of University Medical Center to the subsequent follow up appointments. The report will include clinical and radiological findings associated with avulsion and luxation, and treatment rendered to the patient.
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