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Orthodontic treatment recommendation and expected adverse reactions in patients with a history of dental trauma: A survey among general dentists, paediatric dentists, and orthodontic specialists
Author(s) -
Van Gorp Gertrude,
Bormans Naomi,
Vanham Ingrid,
Willems Guy,
Declerck Dominique
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/ipd.12603
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , family medicine
Background Trauma‐induced adverse reactions may trigger complications when moving teeth orthodontically. Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of dental practitioners about this topic. Design A questionnaire survey was organized among general dentists, paediatric dentists, and orthodontists in Flanders (Belgium). Three clinical cases describing trauma‐induced tooth damage (tooth ankylosis, apical root resorption, and pulp/root canal obliteration) were presented, followed by a set of questions. Results The questionnaire was completed by 121 general dentists (GD), 47 paediatric dentists (PD), and 99 orthodontic specialists (OS). In the case with ankylosis, impossibility to move the tooth orthodontically was reported as most frequent adverse reaction (82.8% of GD, 95.7% of PD, and 100.0% of OS) ( P < .001). In the situation of apical root resorption, the most frequently reported adverse event was progressive apical root resorption (78.9%, 85.7%, and 88.8% respectively; P = .265). Most frequently mentioned adverse reaction in the case with pulp and root canal obliteration was tooth discoloration (64.1%, 57.1%, and 78.3%; P = .055), followed by apical root resorption (57.4%, 56.8%, and 68.7%; P = .283). Orthodontic treatment recommendation differed among specific clinical situations but also among groups of dental practitioners. Conclusions Important knowledge gaps exist regarding the orthodontic managment of traumatized teeth. This topic requires more attention in undergraduate training, specialist training, and continuing education.