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Türkçe Injuries and Traumas: Causes, Treatment & Healing - Istanbul Turkey Dental Center
One of the most common situations in children is accidents and traumas requiring immediate medical attention. The most crucial point in such situations is to seek medical help as quickly as possible. Gathering as much detailed information as possible from the family is also essential for the course of treatment.
What Is Dental Trauma?
Dental trauma refers to injuries such as tooth fractures, cracks, bleeding, and other traumas that affect the teeth due to various causes. Dental traumas are classified by dentists based on their nature. The type of trauma is identified and treated according to the cause.
Types of Dental Trauma
- Enamel fractures and cracks
- Uncomplicated crown fractures
- Complicated crown fractures
- Uncomplicated crown-root fractures
- Complicated crown-root fractures
- Root fractures
Injuries to periodontal tissues
- Avulsion
- Concussion
- Extrusion
- Lateral luxation
Injuries to supporting bone tissues
- Maxillary fractures
- Mandibular fractures
- Maxillary alveolar wall fractures
- Mandibular alveolar wall fractures
- Maxillary alveolar process fractures
- Mandibular alveolar process fractures
- Lacerations in the oral mucosa
- Lacerations in the gingiva
- Bruising (contusion)
- Loss of tissue
- Abrasions in the oral mucosa
- Abrasions in the gingiva
Can Dental Traumas Heal on Their Own?
Dental and oral injuries and traumas due to various external factors often require medical treatment. Teeth can break or crack, and even tooth loss can occur as a result of such traumas. Seeking the help of a dentist is necessary. The type and impact of the trauma determine the treatment plan. In cases of traumatic injuries, proper steps are necessary to control bleeding, the use of antibiotics, and tetanus immunization. Medical treatment, and sometimes even surgical procedures, may be required for these traumas. It’s also essential to ensure oral hygiene through practices like brushing, mouthwash, and dental flossing after the treatment.
Sometimes, the materials used in dental fillings can come off. The patient may not notice this, but it is discovered during a dentist’s examination. In such cases, the dentist will replace the filling. After the treatment, regular check-ups should be maintained in accordance with the specified periods.