Dental Emergencies - 19/11/18
, Jason Fischel, MD, MPHResumen |
Dental emergencies present frequently to the emergency department and urgent care centers. Trauma to the teeth includes fractures, luxations, and avulsions, which can be reduced in most cases. Avulsed primary teeth should never be replaced. Mouthguards should be worn in most youth sports to prevent many dental injuries. Dental caries can progress to worsening infection and should be diagnosed and promptly referred. More severe infections may require antibiotics, imaging, or incision and drainage. Dental blocks can assist with analgesia and patient comfort during other procedures.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Dental fractures, Dental infections, Dental blocks, Tooth avulsion and luxation
Esquema
| Disclosure Statement: No disclosures to report. |
Vol 37 - N° 1
P. 81-93 - février 2019 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
El acceso al texto completo de este artículo requiere una suscripción.
¿Ya suscrito a @@106933@@ revista ?
