
Multiple Trauma in a 5 Years Child with a Longitudinal Follow Up
Author(s) -
Cunha Robson Frederico
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of trauma and treatment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2167-1222
DOI - 10.4172/2167-1222.1000145
Subject(s) - medicine , pediatrics
Dental-alveolar trauma in the primary dentition associated with intra-cranial injuries is not common. This article reports the management of a complex trauma involving cranial trauma and multiple luxations and avulsions of primary teeth in a five-year old boy as a consequence of a horse kick. The treatment, including the hospital intervention and dentistry procedures, is described. The clinical outcomes are reported at a 5-year follow-up