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SEGMENTAL ALVEOLAR FRACTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A fracture of the alveolar process which may or may not involve the socket of the teeth.

OBS

The typical clinical appearance is a segment containing two or more teeth being displaced axially or laterally, usually resulting in occlusal disturbance. When mobility is tested the whole segment moves. Gingival lacerations are frequent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Avulsion dentaire traumatique. C'est le délogement d'une dent à la suite d'un choc. Dans ce cas, l'avulsion s'accompagne parfois d'autres lésions : fracture du rebord alvéolaire, blessure des lèvres.

Spanish

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