VIII. DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY.

Competent to :

  • 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