First-aid algorithms in dental avulsion.

Abstract

Almost one fourth of traumatic dental injuries occur at schools or in their surroundings. Prevalence of tooth avulsion varies from 0.5% to 16% of all cases of dental trauma. Children with dental avulsion may seek help from school nurses so they should be able to provide first-aid treatment. However, many studies showed that the general level of knowledge of medical staff concerning tooth avulsion is unsatisfactory and that it could be improved by educational activities. This article attempts to give short algorithms of first-aid management of avulsed tooth.

• Authors: Joanna Baginska, Magdalena Wilczynska-Borawska
• Journal: The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses (J Sch Nurs) Vol. 28 Issue 2 Pg. 90-4 (Apr 2012) ISSN: 1546-8364 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22267326 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Child
• First Aid (methods)
• Humans
• School Nursing (methods)
• Tooth Avulsion (nursing)