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Management of Traumatic Intraoral Injuries for Toddlers under Local Anesthesia: Report of Two Cases

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic dental injury is very frequent among children. Timely management of traumatic injuries facilitates for better healing outcomes. Emergency dental treatment for situations like traumatic dental injuries and facial cellulitis are frequently managed under general anesthesia (GA). However, treating very young children under GA in not always feasible due to systemic health conditions of the patient, age related anatomic limitations, possible complications, and reluctance of the parents to expose their children to GA. This case report highlights the management of laceration injuries under local anesthesia in two patients aged 14, and 21 months.

Source: Nepal Mediciti Medical Journal

DOI: 10.3126/nmmj.v7i1.98123

Authors: Amita Rai, Bandana Koirala, Mamta Dali, Sneha Shrestha

Institutions: Nepal Mediciti Hospital, People's Dental College and Hospital, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Dental Trauma and Treatments

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7171964697

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