Clinical term
dental trauma
Any injury to teeth, gums, jaws or facial bones — chips, loosening, displacement, avulsion or fracture — usually from a fall, sport or road accident.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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