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Quick Summary:

• A Traumatic Tooth Loss occurs when the tooth falls out of its original position in the gum line, due to a traumatic injury or massive tooth decay

Note:

• Seek medical help, as appropriate
• In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
• Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Tooth Loss due to Injury?

American Dental Association (ADA)
211 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Phone: (312) 440-2500
Email: affiliates@ada.org
Website: http://www.ada.org

References and Information Sources used for Tooth Loss due to Injury:

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/broken-tooth/Pages/Introduction.aspx (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-tooth-loss/FA00015 (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.aae.org/patients/symptoms/cracked-teeth.aspx (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://www.sharecare.com/search?query=edentulism (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Tooth Loss due to Injury:

Kassebaum, N. J., Bernabé, E., Dahiya, M., Bhandari, B., Murray, C. J. L., & Marcenes, W. (2014). Global burden of severe tooth loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of dental research, 93(7_suppl), 20S-28S.

Lexomboon, D., Trulsson, M., Wårdh, I., & Parker, M. G. (2012). Chewing ability and tooth loss: association with cognitive impairment in an elderly population study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 60(10), 1951-1956.

Watt, R. G., Tsakos, G., De Oliveira, C., & Hamer, M. (2012). Tooth loss and cardiovascular disease mortality risk–results from the Scottish Health Survey. PloS one, 7(2), e30797.

Saintrain, M. V. D. L., & de Souza, E. H. A. (2012). Impact of tooth loss on the quality of life. Gerodontology, 29(2).

Savoca, M. R., Arcury, T. A., Leng, X., Chen, H., Bell, R. A., Anderson, A. M., ... & Quandt, S. A. (2010). Severe tooth loss in older adults as a key indicator of compromised dietary quality. Public health nutrition, 13(4), 466-474.