Displacement of tooth fragments to the lower lip: a report of a case presenting an immediate diagnostic approach

Authors: Pektas, Zafer Özgür¹; Kircelli, Beyza Hancıoglu²; Uslu, Hilal³

Source: Dental Traumatology, Volume 23, Number 6, December 2007 , pp. 376-379(4)

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Abstract:

Pektas ZÖ, Kircelli BH, Uslu H. Displacement of tooth fragments to the lower lip: a report of a case presenting an immediate diagnostic approach. Abstract -

Dentoalveolar injuries are common and are caused by many factors with falls accounting for the most frequent one. Dental trauma requires a special consideration when dental fractures accompany soft-tissue lacerations. Dental fragments occasionally penetrate into soft tissues and may cause severe complications. A thorough clinical examination with soft-tissue radiographs could provide an early diagnosis and surgical removal. This case report presents an immediate diagnosis and management of displaced tooth fragments to the lower lip following a dental trauma.

Keywords: dentoalveolar injury; lip; tooth fragments; dental fracture; inclusion

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2006.00465.x

Affiliations: 1: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2: Orthodontics 3: Periodontology, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Baskent University, Adana, Turkey

Publication date: 2007-12-01