DENTAL TRAUMA IN A PUBLIC HOSPTAL IN RIO DE JANEIRO: CASE REPORT

Abstract

Dental trauma are common emergencies in the dentistry, which can range from a coronary fracture to avulsion of the dental element, where the speed and efficiency of first aid are directly linked to the success of treatment. The present study has the objective to report a case of dental trauma of elements 11, 12 and 13 in a teenager, who fell during a football match, that was attended in a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, aiming to provide information about clinical features of the lesion and the most appropriate therapeutic approach for the case studied.

Keywords: dental trauma, teenagers, clinical protocols.