EM in 5: Dental Fractures

Author: Anna Pickens, MD (@AnnaEMin5, Creator of EM in 5) // Edited by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK), Brit Long, MD (@long_brit), and Manpreet Singh, MD (@MprizzleER)

Welcome to another edition of EM in 5 with Dr. Anna Pickens. Today we cover dental fractures, with more core concept readings provided with links at the end. Enjoy the video!

Video 

Tooth Identification:

Consider mandibular fracture or aspirated tooth!

Tooth Anatomy:

Ellis Classification:

Suggested/Further Reading:

• Articles/Posts:
  • emDOCs Managing Dental Trauma in the ED
  • Taming the SRU: Regional Anesthesia of the Face & Mouth
  • ALiEM
    • Paucis Verbis: Dental trauma
    • Paucis Verbis: Dental infections
    • Tricks of the Trade: Dental Avulsion and Subluxation
  • WikEM Tooth Fracture Overview
  • Peds EM Morsels Dental Trauma
  • Dental Trauma Guide
• Podcasts/Videos:
  • Core EM:
    • Episode 40.0 – Dental Emergencies
    • Tongue Blade Test
  • FOAMcast – Episode 62