Trauma
Dental Trauma to Immature Permanent Teeth – Case Report
Arash Farhadian, DMD
Pediatric Dental Resident
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
UNLV School of Dental Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
William Buhler, DDS
UNLV
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dental trauma to permanent teeth occurs frequently in children and can have detrimental effects on teeth and supporting structures. The amount of root development at the time of injury is a major factor to consider when determining prognosis of the teeth affected. Patient compliance and continuous communication between the pediatric dentist and patient’s family is essential. Correct diagnosis, management, and frequent follow-ups can help with long-term prognosis. This case highlights the management and follow-ups for a 7-year-old male patient who presented to UNLV pediatric dental clinic after luxation injuries to teeth #8 and #9. At the time of injury, teeth #8 and #9 were at the early stages of root development, and during the management of the case there was lack of patient compliance for timely follow-ups and treatment. These two factors led to a poor outcome and poor long-term prognosis for retention of these teeth with underdeveloped roots.