VIII. DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY.

Competent to :

• understand the principles of the prevention of injuries including early reduction of overjet, correction of habits and construction of mouth guards
• carry out an examination and assessment of patients with dental injuries
• including appropriate radiographs formulate an appropriate
• treatment plan based on an understanding of the prognosis for the teeth
• evaluate pulp status including an understanding of different pulp testing methods
• carry out appropriate treatment for minor soft tissue injuries
• understand the measures appropriate to prevent infection following injury
• evaluate luxation injuries and the appropriate treatment including the appropriate use of splinting
• treat injuries to the supporting bone
• carry out pulp treatment of traumatised teeth including pulpotomy (Cvek type), apexifcation for immature teeth and root canal therapy for the completed apex
• restore crown and crown/root fractures, including the use of composite resins, acrylic and porcelain crowns and veneers
• diagnose and treat root fractures
• understand the biological processes of hard tissue repair and resorption that occur following the replantation of teeth and clinical experience of the treatment after avulsion
• carry out appropriate treatment following injury to the primary dentition 

Knowledge of :

• the orthodontic management of traumatised teeth
• recognising child physical abuse and be familiar with the correct treatment, notification procedures and follow-up
• diagnosing maxillo-facial injuries and arrange for appropriate treatment
• the recognition and treatment of anomalies of the developing permanent teeth that may arise from injury to the primary dentition

Familiar with :

• the classifcation, aetiology and epidemiology of dental injuries
• the mechanism of the response of the oral tissues to injury and wound healing following injury
• the principles of auto transplantation of teeth
• the principles of osseo-integrated implants
• the signs and symptoms of neurological injury
• the planning of space management following the loss of an anterior tooth including the orthodontic options available