BACKGROUND Percutaneous exposure incidents facilitate transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV). This study was conducted to identify the circumstances and equipment related to percutaneous injuries among dental professionals. METHODS We used workers' compensation claims submitted to the Department of L...

This is an evidence-based clinical presentation on managing some of the most common traumatic dental injuries in the growing child. Based on clinical scenarios, a diagnostic trauma work up with clinical tips will be discussed tailored to the different types of traumatic dental injuries. Learning objectives: to be able to diagnose various dental injuries, understand the different current recomme...

OBJECTIVE . The aim was to overview the etiology, prevalence and possible outcomes of dental trauma. MATERIAL AND METHODS An electronic search of Medline (PubMed), Cochrane, SSCI (Social Citation Index), SCI (Science Citation Index) databases from 1995 to the present, using the following search words: tooth injuries, tooth trauma, traumatized teeth, dental trauma, dentoalveolar trauma, oral t...

BACKGROUND Sports-related dental injuries, such as tooth fracture, loosening, and avulsion, are a major concern among young athletes because they directly impair oral function. Although the preventive efficacy of mouthguards has been well established, the prevalence of sports-related dental injuries remains high among young athletes. The aim of this study is to identify the variables contributi...

AIM The present study was conducted to assess the correlation of traumatic dental injuries and overjet among school going girls of age 11 to 17 years in Pune, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 2045 school girls aged 11 to 17 years, attending public elementary schools in Pune, India. The traumatic dental injuries were assessed according to Ellis and Dav...

Trauma to the permanent dentition is common in children and adolescents. Almost two-third of these traumas involve a single anterior tooth. However, multiple dental injuries are often seen in high-velocity accident or sport related fall. These injuries can bring about serious damage to the tooth supporting structures and subsequent complications if inadequately treated. The present case highlig...

BACKGROUND/AIM There is a general consensus regarding the lack of awareness regarding the emergency management of traumatic dental injuries amongst laypersons and dental professionals. This article aims to provide an overview of the apps available for traumatic dental injuries using smartphones. These apps may serve as a gateway for raising awareness of traumatic dental injuries. MATERIALS AN...

Introduction: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) in children and adolescents are a common dental health problem and the prevalence of these injuries has increased during the past few decades. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the data of the patients with dental trauma in permanent teeth looking for treatment in the Dental Trauma Clinic in the North-east of Iran over 4 years. Methods: During t...

Traumatic injuries of the maxillary anterior teeth, especially the permanent dentition, have a psychological impact on both the parents and the child as untreated fractured teeth has been directly related to the emotional state and appearance [1,2]. Dental trauma can result in a number of injuries involving the tooth and the supporting structures. Six types of luxation and seven types of tooth ...