Initial management of dental trauma: musts, shoulds, and cans

This article serves as a guide to the initial management of dental trauma. It utilizes a three-tiered approach to illustrate which initial management measures are absolutely essential (MUSTS), which should ideally be performed (SHOULDS), and which are not top priorities but can be performed (CANS) if the necessary time, training and experience, and equipment and facilities are available. For further treatment, dental practitioners should realistically assess the limits of their ability to treat complex dental trauma cases and, if necessary, they should refer the patient to a specialist or specialized treatment center. (Quintessence Int 2020;51:763 –774; doi: 10.3290/j.qi.a45103; modified from a previously published article (in German) Quintessenz 2019;70(9):990–1002)
Source: Quintessence International - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research