RESEARCH ARTICLE
Multidisciplinary Treatment Options of Tooth Avulsion Considering Different Therapy Concepts
Eckehard Kostka 1, Simon Meissner 2, Christian H Finke 3, Manlio Mandirola 3, Saskia Preissner 1, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
First Page: 180
Last Page: 183
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-8-180
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601408010180
Article History:
Received Date: 24/3/2014Revision Received Date: 24/7/2014
Acceptance Date: 27/8/2014
Electronic publication date: 22 /10/2014
Collection year: 2014

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Abstract
Background:
Avulsion of permanent front teeth is a rare accident, mostly affecting children between seven and nine years of age. Replanted and splinted, these teeth often develop inflammation, severe resorption or ankylosis affecting alveolar bone development and have to be extracted sooner or later.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate different therapy concepts to create a structured concept for the treatment of avulsions.
Results:
Based on existing therapy concepts, a concept for different initial conditions (dry time, age, growth, tooth, hard and soft tissues) was developed and is presented here.
Conclusion:
A great deal of research has been performed during recent years and guidelines for the management of avulsions have been published. With the help of this literature it is possible to identify the best treatment procedure for each tooth.
Clinical Relevance:
The prognosis of avulsed teeth can be improved by considering evidence-based therapy concepts. Resorption, ankylosis and tooth loss could be minimized.