Subluxation Injury in Primary Teeth: A Case Report

Rameshwari Raol

doi:10.32474/ipdoaj.2019.03.000159

Abstract

Trauma to the oral hard and soft tissues is commonly seen in children. Among all facial injuries, dental injuries are the most common. As much as 18% of all injuries in children up to 6 years of age are seen in the oral region

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Trauma to the oral hard and soft tissues is commonly seen in children
One third of all children in the primary dentition stage suffer from traumatic injuries to the mouth
Traumatic injuries to the primary dentition are often overlooked by parents mainly because less attention is given to the primary dentition and to the child’s inability to cope with the situation

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Introduction

Trauma to the oral hard and soft tissues is commonly seen in children. Among all facial injuries, dental injuries are the most common. One third of all children in the primary dentition stage suffer from traumatic injuries to the mouth. This is possibly related to poor motor coordination and is sometimes due to the child’s inability to evaluate risks [3]. On functional examination patient had nasal breathing and adult type of swallow pattern He had 24 teeth present in his oral cavity. On further questioning patient gave history of brushing by self once a day with adult size toothbrush using fluoridated toothpaste. He was well built, and his gait was Figure 1: Copyright © All rights are reserved by Rameshwari Raol.

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