Includes bibliographical references and index.

Epidemiology of traumatic dental injuries -- Pathophysiology and consequences of dental trauma -- Classification of dental injuries -- Examination and diagnosis -- Diagnosis of pulpal healing complications -- Diagnosis of periodontal healing complications -- Treatment priorities after dental trauma -- Crown fracture without pulp exposure -- Crown fracture with pulp exposure -- Crown-root fracture -- Root fracture -- Alveolar process fracture -- Concussion -- Subluxation -- Extrusive luxation -- Lateral luxation -- Intrusive luxation -- Avulsion -- Injuries to the primary dentition -- Soft tissue injuries -- Splinting -- Endodontic considerations in dental trauma -- Decoronation of ankylosed teeth in adolescents -- Predictors for healing complications -- Tooth survival in the permanent dentition -- Information for the patient about dental trauma -- Information for the public about dental trauma -- Prevention of traumatic dental injuries.