understand the principles of the prevention of injuries including early reduction of overjet, correction of habits and construction of mouth guards
carry out an examination and assessment of patients with dental injuries
including appropriate radiographs formulate an appropriate
treatment plan based on an understanding of the prognosis for the teeth
evaluate pulp status including an understanding of different pulp testing methods
carry out appropriate treatment for minor soft tissue injuries
understand the measures appropriate to prevent infection following injury
evaluate luxation injuries and the appropriate treatment including the appropriate use of splinting
treat injuries to the supporting bone
carry out pulp treatment of traumatised teeth including pulpotomy (Cvek type), apexifcation for immature teeth and root canal therapy for the completed apex
restore crown and crown/root fractures, including the use of composite resins, acrylic and porcelain crowns and veneers
diagnose and treat root fractures
understand the biological processes of hard tissue repair and resorption that occur following the replantation of teeth and clinical experience of the treatment after avulsion
carry out appropriate treatment following injury to the primary dentition
Knowledge of :
the orthodontic management of traumatised teeth
recognising child physical abuse and be familiar with the correct treatment, notification procedures and follow-up
diagnosing maxillo-facial injuries and arrange for appropriate treatment
the recognition and treatment of anomalies of the developing permanent teeth that may arise from injury to the primary dentition
Familiar with :
the classifcation, aetiology and epidemiology of dental injuries
the mechanism of the response of the oral tissues to injury and wound healing following injury
the principles of auto transplantation of teeth
the principles of osseo-integrated implants
the signs and symptoms of neurological injury
the planning of space management following the loss of an anterior tooth including the orthodontic options available