SP-29 Evaluation of and Treatment Principles for the Traumatized Dentition
CE Hours: 1.0
Description:Traumatic dental injuries comprise a number of the dental emergency patients that are often seen after hours or on an unscheduled basis in a dental practice environment. While there are a variety of traumatic dental injuries that can occur, each with their own recommended treatment protocols, the initial evaluation and diagnosis of the traumatized dentition makes up a critical aspect of the management of these cases. Through a series of clinical case presentations involving horizontal root fractures, avulsions, luxations and crown fractures along with literature references, this lecture will provide an overview of initial decisions and treatment principles that can lead to successful management of various types of traumatic dental injuries.
- Perform an organized and thorough evaluation of the traumatized dentition.Discuss the value of and limitations of various pulpal tests on traumatized teeth.
- Identify a variety of traumatic dental injuries and have an understanding of what the immediate treatment principles entail for each injury.
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Garry L. Myers, D.D.S.
Garry Myers graduated dental school in 1985 from San Antonio. He spent thirteen years in the Air Force during which time he completed his endodontics residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center. He next spent sixteen years in private practice in Olympia, Washington. For the past ten years he has been the Graduate Program Director at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Speaker Disclosure:
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
Garry L. Myers, D.D.S.
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.