Traumatismes dentaires et alvéolaires

Even if implications are different in children or adults, injuries of the teeth and alveolar bone represent reasons to consult in emergencies department, stomatology or maxillo-facial surgery unit, dentistry unit. Diagnosis must be immediately determined and treatment quickly achieved to obtain success, but difficulty consists in particular situations : children, vital prognosis, poor dental condition… However, lack of foresight is constant, even if success seems to be occurred, and must be explained to the patient or his family. Primary medical attestation is an important thing to give with prescription. Follow-up is essential : weekly in the beginning, up to several years.