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92 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,404 Dental Trauma and Treatments papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research should focus on prospective long-term studies of orthodontic treatment in RET- or apexified immature teeth, CBCT-based root volume analyses, patient-centred outcome measures, and standardised monitoring protocols to strengthen the evidence base.

    Orthodontic treatment in immature teeth: A contemporary review of endodontic, periodontal, and biomechanical aspects · 2026 · DOI

  • Existing studies are limited by small sample sizes, short follow-ups, and variable reporting on injury outcomes.

    Sports mouthguards and orthodontics: Current evidence and clinical perspectives - a narrative review · 2026 · DOI

  • The success outcome is attributed substantially to patient compliance, oral hygiene protocols, and minimally invasive surgical procedures, yet the paper does not establish which specific surgical technique variables (e.g., replantation site preparation, socket conditioning, suture type, repositioning force) most critically influence healing outcomes in 180° rotation replantation.

    Management of a complicated crown root fractured tooth via intentional replantation with 180° rotation: a 4-year case report · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper compares two different root canal treatment timing protocols (treatment before versus after replantation) but does not provide quantitative comparative data on healing outcomes, periapical status, or periodontal healing rates between these two approaches in crown-root fractured teeth specifically.

    Management of a complicated crown root fractured tooth via intentional replantation with 180° rotation: a 4-year case report · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper notes that replanted teeth tend to stabilize at approximately 48 months post-operation, yet this patient's 4-year follow-up represents a single observation point. Long-term longitudinal studies tracking ankylosis, root resorption, and bone loss progression beyond 48 months in teeth treated with 180° rotation intentional replantation are absent from the literature.

    Management of a complicated crown root fractured tooth via intentional replantation with 180° rotation: a 4-year case report · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper acknowledges that as a single case report, the findings are not generalizable, and the success of 180° rotation intentional replantation is highly dependent on strict case selection criteria. Comparative studies examining intentional replantation outcomes across different patient age groups, developmental stages, and specific crown-root fracture classifications are needed to establish evidence-based case selection protocols.

    Management of a complicated crown root fractured tooth via intentional replantation with 180° rotation: a 4-year case report · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should include longer-term follow-up studies extending beyond 6-12 months to evaluate late-stage bone remodeling and long-term stability of maxillary arch width in closed reduction techniques using palatal splints.

    Closed reduction of midline palatal fracture using a palatal acrylic splint and interdental wiring: case report · 2026 · DOI

  • The relatively short follow-up period is a notable limitation; while immediate structural integrity and functional recovery were confirmed, the absence of long-term follow-up precludes a comprehensive assessment of late-stage bone remodeling and the enduring stability of the maxillary arch width over several years.

    Closed reduction of midline palatal fracture using a palatal acrylic splint and interdental wiring: case report · 2026 · DOI

  • During that period, a major paucity existed for the question of “what is the prevalence of TDIs in India?” This was interesting because there was only one survey done for the entire country in 2003 by the Dental Council of India with no standardized system of classification used.

    Epidemiology of traumatic dental injuries in India: Evidence and lacunae · 2024 · DOI

  • However, subdisciplinary investigations of intradisciplinary (within the same discipline) variations of move structures in dentistry RA abstracts are lacking.

    A MOVE STRUCTURE MODEL FOR DENTISTRY RESEARCH ARTICLE ABSTRACTS: A GENRE-BASED STUDY OF VARIATIONS AND SIMILARITIES IN EIGHT DENTISTRY SUBDISCIPLINES · 2021 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND/AIMS: There is a lack of data regarding the influence of different laminates for mouthguard reinforcement in the mechanical response during an impact in the orofacial region.

    Biomechanical Analysis of a Custom-Made Mouthguard Reinforced With Different Elastic Modulus Laminates During a Simulated Maxillofacial Trauma · 2020 · DOI

  • CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this study, traumatised teeth treated using RET showed no significant root lengthening, however, acceptable periapical healing, slow thickening of root dentinal walls, and rapid development of apical closure were evident over a period of 43 months.

    Revitalisation endodontic treatment of traumatised immature teeth: a prospective long-term clinical study · 2019 · DOI

  • While adhesive bonding techniques to enamel surfaces in patients with AI feature merely limited predictability and longevity and as the available data is scarce, further laboratory and clinical studies should be performed to investigate the performance of minimally invasive indirect restorations bonded to enamel in patients with AI.

    Restorative Treatment in Patients with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Review · 2018 · DOI

  • EnglishIntroduction: According to the scientific literature, traumatic dental injury is considered to be one of the most under-researched topics dentistry.

    ¿De que evidencia disponemos en traumatología dentaria?: Estudio bibliométrico · 2017

  • Conclusion: All available subjective methods, except for AIEL method did not have scientific evidence, lacking validation in any country, and requiring proof of methodology.

    Critical analysis of methodologies for valuation of esthetic damage and the forensic application in Brazil · 2017 · DOI

  • Although evidence from two RCTs suggests that coronectomy can reduce the risk of IAN injury compared to surgical removal of high-risk mandibular third molars, the quality of evidence is insufficient to provide definitive conclusions regarding the preferred technique.

    Risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury with coronectomy vs surgical extraction of mandibular third molars—A comparison of two techniques and review of the literature · 2017 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND/AIM: School is a place with a high frequency of dental trauma, and several studies have shown that teachers' knowledge in how to act during acute dental emergencies is lacking.

    Traumatic dental injury in permanent teeth: knowledge and management in a group of Brazilian school teachers · 2015 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND: Invasive cervical resorption (ICR) is not well understood by the professional, being misdiagnosed, leading to inappropriate treatment and unnecessary loss of tooth.

    Invasive Cervical Resorption: Etiology, Diagnosis, Classification and Treatment · 2012 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND/AIM: Several reports have been published during the past decades showing a lack of care of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) as well as dentists and lay people having insufficient knowledge on how to manage TDIs.

    Has the education of professional caregivers and lay people in dental trauma care failed? · 2009 · DOI

  • The majority of the children were transferred to the Dentistry Department either quite long after the avulsion incident and without the avulsed teeth, or with the avulsed teeth which were carried in an inappropriate transport medium, indicating that there is insufficient knowledge of adult people, especially the ones who are in daily contact with children, on how to provide first aid in cases of dental avulsion.

    Retrospective clinical study of 90 avulsed permanent teeth in 58 children · 2008 · DOI

  • Although it has been shown in animal experiments that replanted teeth without splinting showed analogous healing outcomes compared to splinted teeth, the placement of a splint in dental trauma situations is warranted for medico-legal reasons, for the comfort of the patient, and for the avoidance of additional trauma during periodontal healing.

    Splinting of Traumatized Teeth with Focus on Adhesive Techniques · 2005 · DOI

  • Various articles have described prostheses used to prevent SIB-related injuries to the oral tissues of patients who have developmental or medical problems, such as psychological problems, congenital syndromes or mental retardation; however, reports of oral SIB in individuals unaffected by the above conditions are scarce.

    Prevention of Habitual Cheek Biting: A Case Report · 2005 · DOI

  • No agreement among practitioners when orthodontic treatment should be terminated; the general practitioners were conservative suggesting termination after 35% root loss.

    Perceived long‐term prognosis of teeth with orthodontically resorbed roots · 2003 · DOI

  • Therefore, after detecting gaps in knowledge about first aid in the care of dental trauma, this study provided a training program and face-to-face updates for responders, to guarantee correct knowledge for health professionals about dental trauma.

    Knowledge of health professionals regarding dental trauma · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional imaging methods, such as periapical, occlusal, and panoramic radiographs, are limited by their two-dimensional nature, often necessitating larger flap elevations and greater bone removal, which increases surgical trauma.

    Position indicating impaction guide: An innovative guided protocol in managing impacted teeth – A three-case pilot study · 2026 · DOI

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