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Dentoalveolar fracture
Fracture involving both teeth and surrounding alveolar bone, often resulting from facial trauma.
Full Definition
A dentoalveolar fracture encompasses injury to teeth and the supporting alveolar bone process, typically caused by direct trauma to the face or mouth. These fractures may involve tooth displacement, root fractures, or segmental bone fractures. Treatment often requires reduction, stabilization with splinting, and possible endodontic therapy depending on pulpal involvement.
Usage
Usage note: Often confused with simple tooth fractures which don't involve bone.
In Context
- "The dentoalveolar fracture extended from the central incisor to the first premolar." — Emergency assessment
- "Immediate reduction of the dentoalveolar fracture was necessary to preserve tooth vitality." — Trauma protocol
Also known as
alveolar bone fracture
tooth and bone fracture
Don't confuse with
isolated tooth fracture
mandibular fracture