Oral Trauma And Accident

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Oral Trauma And Accident

Any accidents, minor or major that causes physical injuries to the oral region is termed as oral trauma. Accidents can cause simple trauma like chipping or fall of the tooth, or they can be complex in nature that they warrant reconstruction of the oral region to restore the function and aesthetics of the oral region.

Different types of tooth fracture
Oral Trauma And Accident

Oral Trauma Include

Different-types-of-tooth-fracture

Different types of tooth fracture

Injuries to the periodontal apparatus like tooth getting loosened, tooth getting jammed into the socket and tooth getting knocked off.

Different types of tooth fracture
• Fractures to the socket wall, maxilla, and mandible

Fractures to the socket wall, maxilla, and mandible

• Laceration of the lips and gingival

Laceration of the lips and gingival

Factors that Increase the Chances of Oral Trauma

Many factors can increase the risk of oral trauma. They include children being energetic which might induce frequent fall, sports activity, military training in adults, physical abuse and unexpected road or rail accidents which are beyond our control.

Treatment of Oral Trauma

The dentist would assess the trauma and accordingly envisage a treatment plan. The lesser the impact of the trauma, the simpler the treatment procedure gets. If the trauma is so complex and painful that it has caused disfigurement, then the treatment plan would include maxillofacial

surgeries to bring back the functionality and aesthetics of the oral region. Prosthetic rehabilitation might also be planned if they are required at the latest stage.