Emergency Department Management of Dental Trauma: Recommendations for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Patients -Trauma EXTRA Supplement - (Trauma CME) | Points & Pearls
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Emergency Department Management of Dental Trauma: Recommendations for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Patients -Trauma EXTRA Supplement - (Trauma CME)

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  • The first step in assessing dentition is to determine whether the patient has primary dentition, permanent dentition, or both. Primary teeth are more milky-white in color with a smooth incisor edge. It is very uncommon for children aged <5 years to have permanent teeth.
  • Assess each tooth for: (1) fracture, (2) pulp exposure, (3) an empty socket, (4) displacement, (5) mobility, and (6) percussion tenderness.
  • If there are missing teeth or tooth fragments, consider ordering radiographs to rule out aspiration or foreign body displacement.
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Publication Information
Author

Joyce Li, MD, MPH

Peer Reviewed By

Michael Gorn, MD

Publication Date

December 15, 2024

CME Expiration Date

December 15, 2027    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 39576116

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