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Life cycles of traumatized teeth: long‐term observations from a cohort of dental trauma victims – series 2
Author(s) -
Heithersay GS
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/adj.12430
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , dental trauma , resorption , root canal , root resorption , ankylosis , term (time) , cohort , psychological intervention , orthodontics , psychiatry , physics , quantum mechanics
In this the second of a series of life cycles of dental trauma victims, the short and particularly long‐term responses of four survivors of either multiple luxation injuries or avulsions have been documented over periods varying up to 41 years. The development of ankylosis, either in the short or longer term post trauma, proved a common feature in the series and management strategies have been outlined. External invasive resorption was also identified as a complicating response for which the topical application of trichloracetic acid, intracanal dressing and root canal obturation proved effective in resorption management. Long‐term observations indicate that some compromised teeth can be functionally and aesthetically retained for extended periods, but follow‐up examinations are important so that treatment interventions can be implemented if adverse responses are diagnosed.