Sports Related Orofacial Injuries: A Review Of 'On-Field Management' By Dentist

Sandesh D. Suryawanshi; Sonali G. Kadam; Easwaran Ramaswami; Pranoti P. Kausadikar; Bhavana K. Murjani; Reshma Saju; Prachi Mathe

Sandesh D. Suryawanshi Post-graduate student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Sonali G. Kadam Professor (Academic), Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Easwaran Ramaswami Associate Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Pranoti P. Kausadikar Post-graduate student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Bhavana K. Murjani Post-graduate student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Reshma Saju Post-graduate student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Prachi Mathe Post-graduate student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Keywords: Immediate dental management, On-field dental management, Sports-related dental injuries, Sports orofacial fracture, Tooth avulsion, Tooth fracture.

Abstract

Sports-related dental injuries are very common among athletes. Many of these injuries can lead to permanent damage in their aesthetics, reflecting back on their confidence and performance. It is very important to immediately treat sports-related injuries and hence, prevent future permanent complications. Sporting events in India are organized without appointing a dentist "on the field, " which leads to reduced chances of attending to the orofacial injuries immediately. A good amount of literature is available regarding the management of dental injuries in the dental office. Since there is no information available regarding 'on field' immediate management of these injuries, we have tried to provide collective information regarding immediate management of dental injuries occurring 'on field' by the dental professional.