Management of crown-related fractures in children: an update review
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, vol.30, no.2, pp.88-99, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 30 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.1111/edt.12079
- Journal Name: DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.88-99
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a serious public health problem. Epidemiology of dental trauma indicates that these injuries are more prevalent in child population of the world. Children are the sufferers in two-thirds of all TDIs observed. Although being a major fraction, crown-related fractures are a less severe form of TDIs with respect to their complications and sequelae. However, as with other types of traumatic injuries, the delay in seeking for immediate care following a traumatic injury and the lack of appropriate treatment may compromise long-term outcomes. This article reviews the occurrence, management, and prognosis of crown-related fractures in primary and permanent teeth in light of the recent literature.