Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 198, 199 - 200 (2005)
Published online: 26 February 2005 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812081
Eruption of teeth in the nose following trauma to the primary and permanent dentitions
- Unusual complication of orofacial trauma.
- Occurs in all age groups.
- Suggests minimum monitoring required.
Abstract
Oro-facial trauma is common and forms a large component of any maxillofacial service workload. Even minor trauma can result in significant oro-facial and dental injury. This report reinforces the importance of a careful dental history and thorough examination, particularly when teeth remain missing after initial inspection. Other anatomical sites should be considered to ensure they do not contain traumatically displaced teeth. These two case reports show the late presentation of incisor teeth in the nasal cavity following dentoalveolar trauma.
- Specialist Registrar, Oral and Maxillofacial Unit, Northampton District General Hospital, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
- Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Unit, Northampton District General Hospital, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD.
Correspondence to: M J Gilbride1 e-mail: michaelgilbride@hotmail.com