Dental traumatism is the second cause of visits to the dentist at school age (pediatric dentistry) and its prevalence in childhood and adolescence ranges between 4% and 35%, depending on the scientific study that is analyzed.
It is interesting to note that the most common causes of dental trauma are falls, blows, automobile accidents, and contact sports. Dental traumas tend to be more frequent in males than in females, and the incisor teeth located in the upper jaw are the most affected.
In the event of a trauma, it is vitally important to go to the dentist as soon as possible, since the prognosis of the tooth will be more favorable if an early diagnosis is made. The treatment options go through dental reconstruction using adhesion techniques with state-of-the-art composites or ceramics. It is important to mention that after dental restoration it is necessary for the dentist to control dental vitality for 1–2 years, as the dental nerve may show some deterioration months after the trauma. In such a case, endodontic treatment should be carried out.
Real case at Pronins Clinic
We are dealing with a patient who comes to Pronins Clinic for dental trauma caused by a blow. The loss of the lower third of the teeth and the presence of multiple “cracks and fissures” on the dental surface are observed.
After a clinical and radiographic examination, it is confirmed that the dental nerve is vital and that we can proceed to the reconstruction with dental aesthetic techniques.
The restoration of the tooth is carried out using state-of-the-art nanocompostite adhesion techniques that allow “mimicking” the optical characteristics of dental enamel.
The final result offers a very natural and very satisfactory aesthetic dental reconstruction.
