HAP9: Dental Emergencies

The trainee will be able to evaluate the patient who presents with dental pain including dental trauma, produce a valid differential diagnosis, appropriate investigation and implement a management plan.

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Lightning Learning: Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Lightning Learning: Inferior Alveolar Nerve

The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) is a branch of the mandibular nerve and can be injured following a trauma. Did you know up to 56% of mandibular fractures have some sort of IAN paresthesia?

Lightning Learning: Tooth Avulsion
Lightning Learning: Tooth Avulsion

An avulsed tooth is one which is completely out of its socket. Avulsed adult teeth require re-insertion ASAP.

Lightning Learning: Naming (Adult) Teeth
Lightning Learning: Naming (Adult) Teeth

A working knowledge of how to name teeth can help if a referral is needed and when documenting your examination.

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