International Association for Dental Traumatology guideline updates

Abstract

The International Association for Dental Traumatology has recently updated its guidelines following on from a consensus methodology. The update involves increased radiographic review, reduced splinting time for avulsed teeth and the recommendation against extraction of luxated primary teeth when displaced towards the permanent tooth germ. This article will highlight the relevant updates and introduce clinicians to the core outcome sets developed for traumatic dental injuries in both adults and children.

Key points

• The trauma guidelines have been recently updated and this article will serve to highlight those updates to dental practitioners in a concise manner.

• Serves as a reference for dental practitioners when addressing trauma cases clinically.

• Indicates best practice and serves as a reference for clinicians when assessing radiographic and clinical review intervals.