Traumatic Dental Injuries Treatment Specialist Q&A

The most common dental trauma is broken teeth, which involve damage only to the teeth and do not normally involve dislocation. There are many types of dental injuries, such as cracks, fractures, chips, and amputations. Using the Ellis fracture classification system, broken teeth are classified according to their severity. According to this system, the severity of the injury is determined by the extent to which the enamel, dentin, and pulp have been damaged.
 
An injury or trauma to the teeth that is not serious is known as a tooth concussion. While some periodontal ligament fibers may be strained and a few may be severed, sufficient support remains for the tooth to remain in the socket without measurable movement. It is likely that the tooth will be sensitive to touch or diagnostic tapping; the gums around it may swell slightly, and occasionally even bleed. The dental pulp remains intact in terms of its neurovascular tissues.
 
The subluxation can be thought of as an aggravated concussion. There is greater damage to the periodontal ligament with a greater number of fibers being severed or stretched, as well as some gingival capillaries. It can be observed that the tooth is still in its socket, but that there is a noticeable amount of movement. In this case, there is edema of the gingiva surrounding the tooth as well as interstitial bleeding from within the gingival sulcus (gum-to-tooth boundary). It is painful to lightly touch or tap the tooth, and the pulp’s neurovascular bundle may be damaged.
 
Other types of traumatic dental injuries include fractures of the Mandible/Maxilla, an alveolar fracture, avulsions, and more.

The term dental trauma refers to injuries to teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. It is usually very painful to suffer soft tissue injuries to the mouth and dental trauma, and they should be treated as soon as possible.
There is an outer hard enamel layer on teeth, and the dentine lies between the enamel and pulp. It is made up of nerves, blood vessels, and cells and is the living center of the tooth.
 
Immediately seek the advice of your dentist if you sustain any dental injuries. Take the fractured tooth piece back to the dentist with you if you have it. There are times when the dentist may be capable of putting it back

The most common causes of traumatic dental injuries are accidents and sports injuries. In most cases, these injuries are minor, such as chipped teeth. Having a tooth knocked out completely or dislodged is much less common, but it is more severe. There are several types of injuries, each with a different location, severity, and treatment. No matter how serious the injury is, it is essential to have your tooth examined by a dentist or endodontist as soon as possible. It is sometimes possible for nearby teeth to suffer additional, unnoticed injuries that can only be detected by a thorough dental examination.

A timely response and an accurate diagnosis will improve the outcome of traumatic dental injuries. To save a tooth after traumatic dental injuries, it is essential to seek treatment as soon as possible. In most cases, dental trauma is managed as a team effort by general dentists, periodontists, pediatric dentists, and oral surgeons on the front lines, while endodontic specialists help preserve the tooth’s pulp, pulpal space, and root by joining in the effort. Given the varied potential nature and causes of dental trauma treatment options may be equally varied.
 
Traumatic dental injuries may be treated at Ace Endodontics. We are conveniently located at 11980 San Vicente Blvd Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90049. For more information, please contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Brentwood CA, Santa Monica CA, West Los Angeles CA, Beverly Hills CA, West Hollywood CA, Venice CA, Culver City CA, and surrounding areas.