Brazilian Journal of Dental Traumatology (2010) 2(1): 17-21
© 2010 Sociedade Brasileira de Traumatologia Dent´ aria
ISSN 2175-6155
http://www.sbtd.org.br/journal
A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT OF A DENTAL TRAUMA
Rosana Belchior Miranda
1
, Mar´ ılia Fagury Videira Marceliano-Alves
2
, Marcelo Rolla de Souza
3
,
Sandra Rivera Fidel
4
and Rivail Antonio S´ ergio Fidel
5
Received on June 10, 2010 / Accepted on August 11, 2010
ABSTRACT
Unfortunately, dental trauma is a common event among teenagers practicing sports. The injuries may range from involving only the teeth to being
associated with a complex oral traumatism. The prognosis depends on a good diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan. This study presents
a clinical case of a 15-year-old male, who had an accident during a soccer match. The trauma affected three teeth, their periodontal supports
and oral tissues. A severe intrusion committed the #21 tooth and both #11 and #12 teeth suffered subluxation. The teeth suffered crown fracture,
without pulp exposure. Upon urgency visit the professional carried out the splint with orthodontic wire to fix the #11 and #12 teeth, besides the
suture of gingival tissue laceration. The patient was designated to Orthodontics for extrusion of the #21 tooth, which was essential to endodontic
and restorative treatment. Pulp sensitivity of #11 and #12 teeth was tested for 7 months after trauma resulting in negative response. This condition
led to endodontic indication to both of them. Sixteen months after the trauma, periapical radiograph showed a radiolucent image limited around
the root apex of the #21 tooth that was, then, submitted to periradicular surgery. At 4 years follow-up, the area seemed healthy and the periapical
radiograph revealed evidence of bone repair.
Keywords: Dental trauma, intrusion, oral surgery .
Correspondence to: Rosana Belchior Miranda
R. Sorocaba, 115/901, Bl. 2, Botafogo, 22271-110 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil – E-mail: rosanabelchior@uol.com.br
1
DDS, MSc, Endodontics Department, Santos-Dumont Dental Clinic of Brazilian Air Force, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
2
DDS, MS, Endodontics Department, Santos-Dumont Dental Clinic of Brazilian Air Force, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
3
DDS, MS, Endodontics Department, Santos-Dumont Dental Clinic of Brazilian Air Force, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
4
DDs, MSc, PhD, Department of Integrated Clinical Procedures (Proclin), State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
5
DDs, MSc, PhD, Endodontics Department, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.