Abstract:

Injuries to the maxillofacial area can cause damage to the hard dental tissues, the periodontium, the adjacent intraoral and extraoral soft tissues, and the facial bones. Dental trauma is more common in the permanent than the primary teeth, with the upper anterior teeth being the most frequently affected. Possible causes include transport trauma, sports, falls, fights, etc. This review aims to summarize and analyze the strategies for postoperative care in patients with traumatic injuries to the teeth and the surrounding soft tissues. An advanced electronic search was conducted using a combination of selected keywords and MeSH terms in Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The analysis of the obtained data demonstrated that postoperative care depends on the type of traumatic injury, tissues involved (primary or permanent dentition, soft tissue injuries), bacterial contamination, etc. Patients should be instructed to maintain good oral hygiene, avoid additional trauma to the area, and strictly adhere to follow-up appointments. The follow-up aims to re-evaluate the condition and take additional measures, if necessary, in order to avoid future complications.

Keywords: dental trauma, tooth injury, dentoalveolar injury, soft tissue injury, postoperative care