Occurrence and types of dental injuries among patients with maxillofacial fractures

Thorén, H; Numminen, L; Snäll, J; Kormi, E; Lindqvist, C; Iizuka, T; Törnwall, J (2010). Occurrence and types of dental injuries among patients with maxillofacial fractures. International journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery, 39(8), pp. 774-8. Maryland Heights, Mo.: Elsevier 10.1016/j.ijom.2010.03.024

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The aim of this retrospective study was to clarify the occurrence and types of dental injuries in 389 patients who had been diagnosed with facial fractures, and to analyze whether the occurrence of dental injury correlates to gender, age, trauma mechanism and type of facial fracture. Dental injuries were observed in 62 patients (16%). The most common type of injury was a crown fracture (48%). Dental injuries were multiple in most patients (63%). Almost half (48%) of all injured teeth were severely injured. Most injured teeth (61%) were in the maxilla. The incisor region was the most prevalent site in both the mandible (45%) and the maxilla (56%). The occurrence of dental injury correlated significantly with trauma mechanism and fracture type: motor vehicle accidents and mandibular fracture were significant predictors for dental trauma. The notable rate of dental injury observed in the present study emphasizes the importance of a thorough examination of the oral cavity in all patients who have sustained facial fracture. Referral to a dental practice for further treatment and follow up as soon as possible after discharge from hospital is fundamental.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Head Organs and Neurology (DKNS) > Clinic of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

UniBE Contributor:

Thoren, Hanna Agneta, Iizuka, Tateyuki

ISSN:

0901-5027

Publisher:

Elsevier

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:07

Last Modified:

05 Dec 2022 14:00

Publisher DOI:

10.1016/j.ijom.2010.03.024

PubMed ID:

20435438

Web of Science ID:

000281596200005

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/229 (FactScience: 197008)

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