Guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries. III. Primary teeth

TLDR

Trauma to primary teeth presents unique challenges, and emergency treatment plans are essential for good prognosis; guidelines help deliver efficient, high‑quality care. This article presents the IADT Guidelines for managing traumatic injuries in primary dentition. The IADT developed consensus statements through literature review and expert discussions, relying on board consensus when evidence was inconclusive.

Abstract

Abstract – Trauma to the primary dentition present special problems and the management is often different as compared with permanent teeth. An appropriate emergency treatment plan is important for a good prognosis. Guidelines are useful for delivering the best care possible in an efficient manner. The International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) has developed a consensus statement after a review of the dental literature and group discussions. Experienced researchers and clinicians from various specialties were included in the group. In cases in which the data did not appear conclusive, recommendations were based on the consensus opinion of the IADT board members. The guidelines represent the current best evidence based on literature research and professional opinion. In this third article out of three, the IADT Guidelines for the management of traumatic injuries in the primary dentition, are presented.