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  • Title: Managing injuries to the primary dentition.
    Author: McTigue DJ.
    Journal: Dent Clin North Am; 2009 Oct; 53(4):627-38, v. PubMed ID: 19958902.
    Abstract:
    This article overviews the diagnosis and management of traumatic injuries to primary teeth. The child's age, ability to cooperate for treatment, and the potential for collateral damage to developing permanent teeth can complicate the management of these injuries. The etiology of these injuries is reviewed including the disturbing role of child abuse. Serious medical complications including head injury, cervical spine injury, and tetanus are discussed. Diagnostic methods and the rationale for treatment of luxation injuries, crown, and crown/root fractures are included. Treatment priorities should include adequate pain control, safe management of the child's behavior, and protection of the developing permanent teeth.
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