A tooth may be damage in various ways.
Effects of dental trauma:
(1) avulsion
(2) fracture
Traumatic source:
(1) recreational or sport activity
(2) traffic accident
(3) assault
(4) fall
(5) impact with any solid object
Medical conditions associated with dental trauma:
(1) attention-deficit hyperactivity
(2) epilepsy
(3) cerebral palsy
(4) alcohol or substance abuse
(5) serious psychiatric disorder
(6) narcolepsy
(7) sleep apnea
Protective factors:
(1) mouthguard
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Specialty: Otolaryngology
