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Trauma to the Primary Dentition

Elizabeth Elleray  1 , Melina Brizuela  2 , Tom Pepper  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Trauma to the Primary Dentition

Elizabeth Elleray et al.
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Trauma to the primary dentition and oral cavity are common occurrences in children and young people. A recent international epidemiological study on traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) involving primary teeth revealed a worldwide prevalence of 22.7%. They frequently occur in young children as they learn to crawl, walk, run and embrace their physical environment. These injuries often represent painful, distressing events and may result in adverse long-term physical, aesthetic and psychological consequences for the child.

Children and their caregivers may present to various healthcare settings, including emergency departments, general dental practitioners, community dental services, specialist dental services, and pharmacists. Consequently, each service provider needs to have the appropriate knowledge, skills, and training to care for children with traumatic injuries to their primary dentition.

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Disclosure: Elizabeth Elleray declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Melina Brizuela declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Tom Pepper declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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