Treatment of luxation traumatic injuries: definition and classification in the literature.

J P Schatz, J P Joho, D Dietschi

Journal: Practical periodontics and aesthetic dentistry : PPAD 2001;12(8):781-6; quiz 788

PMID: 11404874

Abstract

Luxation traumatic injuries affect the hard tissues and may involve periodontal tissues in severe cases. Periodontal healing must be considered during treatment of traumatic injuries that result in total luxation of the teeth. Pulpal healing is essential for the endodontic prognosis of a reimplanted tooth, as well as for its periodontal healing. Luxation injuries can be further classified as intrusive, extrusive, and/or lateral; this categorization further facilitates the mode of splinting and repositioning utilized during treatment. This article reviews various types of dentoalveolar traumatic injuries and discusses commonly incorporated treatment modalities.

Address: Department of Orthodontics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. [email protected]

MeSH Terms: Alveolar Process, Dental Pulp, Humans, Incisor, Jaw Fractures, Periodontal Splints, Periodontium, Prognosis, Tooth Avulsion, Tooth Movement Techniques, Tooth Replantation, Wound Healing