By

Jens O. Andreasen, DDS, ODONT DR. HC, FRCS Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) Copenhagen Denmark
Frances M. Andreasen, DDS, DR. ODONT Research Associate Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) Copenhagen Denmark

This is a readily accessible, fully illustrated guide to the initial treatment of acute dental injuries. The clinician is guided through the initial examination of the traumatized patient to the design of a rational, individualized treatment plan. This approach is aimed at minimizing the risk of long-term complications and, thereby, alleviating the uncertainty of the future of the the traumatized dentition both for the patient, dentist and for other concerned individuals. The material is drawn from clinical investigations, statistical analysis of 20,000 records of patients treated for acute dental injuries over 25 years, and results from 100 experimental studies.

Key Features

provides a readily accessible guide to the initial treatment of acute dental trauma
contains over 500 color illustrations and halftones, including color photographs, x-rays and color drawings
provides long term prognosis of specific dental injuries through easily reviewed survival curves