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271 gap statements mined from Dental Trauma and Treatments papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,926 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The limitations of the present study include the utilization of a self-administered questionnaire, which could introduce recollection bias, as well as the disparity in response rates across different categories; additionally, detailed information about training courses for dental injuries was not included.

    Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in Dental Trauma Management Among Schoolteachers in Taif, Saudi Arabia · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research should address the medium- and long-term psychological consequences of OT and TDI in victims of police violence through longitudinal studies, while also incorporating comparative international perspectives to assess the transferability of findings across different contexts of state violence and civil conflict.

    Psychological Experiences of Ocular Trauma and Traumatic Dental Injury Victims of Police Violence · 2025 · DOI

  • To date, no studies have specifically investigated the impact of perforation size on the FR of endodontically treated teeth.

    Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth with Different Perforation Diameters: An In Vitro Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Data related to the prevalence and incidence of dental trauma in the sports context are still insufficient, and negligence in the management of dental trauma results in pain and mobility, which can culminate in the loss of a tooth.

    Dental Trauma in Martial Arts Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Capital City of Southeastern Brazil · 2026 · DOI

  • Physical Preparation Considerations Incorporate structured neck-strength and neuromuscular control training as a potential mitigation strategy, while acknowledging that the magnitude of protective effect remains uncertain.

    Quantifying Head Impacts in Elite Muay Thai: A Case Study Using Instrumented Mouthguards · 2026 · DOI

  • Consequently, the clinical significance and true nature of this potential association remain unclear, underscoring the need for well-designed prospective studies using recommended diagnostic criteria.

    Effect of Overweight/Obesity on Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite the high incidence of these injuries in soccer, there is a notable gap in the knowledge and awareness among coaches, especially concerning the importance and benefits of mouthguards.

    Awareness of Traumatic Dental Injuries and Impact of Educational Intervention Among Croatian Soccer Coaches and Players · 2025 · DOI

  • Both players and coaches exhibited limited knowledge regarding dental trauma management, including tooth replantation and the use of rescue kits.

    Awareness of Traumatic Dental Injuries and Impact of Educational Intervention Among Croatian Soccer Coaches and Players · 2025 · DOI

  • In conclusion, nursing students exhibited limited knowledge of managing dental trauma emergencies.

    Enhancing Nursing Competencies: An Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Dental Trauma Management Among Nursing Students—An Interventional Study · 2024 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective treatment options for midline palatal fractures, which can compromise transverse stability of the maxilla and lead to dental arch discrepancies and malocclusion. Current treatment options may not always provide optimal outcomes, highlighting the need for novel approaches.

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

  • Gingival injury and inflammation are common complications of Erich arch bar placement. The use of antimicrobials, such as chlorhexidine and metronidazole, may not promote wound healing. There is a need for alternative treatments that can enhance gingival healing and regeneration.

    Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of human placental extract gel with metronidazole gel as a gingival wound healing agent following Erich arch bar placement: An in vivo study · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the efficacy of human placental extract gel as a gingival wound healing agent. There is a need for alternative treatments for gingival trauma that can enhance wound healing and regeneration.

    Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of human placental extract gel with metronidazole gel as a gingival wound healing agent following Erich arch bar placement: An in vivo study · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite the generally favourable outcomes reported for intentional replantation (IR), this therapeutic option remains controversial because of the risk of biological complications, particularly ankylosis and root resorption.

    Ankylosis and external root resorption following intentional replantation using intermittent oxygenation technique: a Bayesian observational study · 2026 · DOI

  • Practical limitations such as cost and compliance challenges remain. The need for periodic replacement during active tooth movement is a barrier for adolescent patients. The paper does not provide a comprehensive solution to these challenges.

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

  • There is a lack of compliance with mouthguard use among orthodontic patients. The need for periodic replacement during active tooth movement is a barrier for adolescent patients. There is a need for education on mouthguard use, fit, and replacement.

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

  • There is a need for professional training in Primary Health Care to address dental trauma. There is a lack of awareness about the importance of treating dental trauma in children.

    TRAUMA DENTÁRIO NA INFÂNCIA E A IMPORTÂNCIA DA CAPACITAÇÃO DA EQUIPE DE SAÚDE BUCAL NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA NO PARÁ: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for public education about traumatic dental injuries. There is a lack of awareness about the importance of mouthguards in preventing dental trauma.

    ‘Back of the net!' Developing new patient resources for dental trauma education · 2026 · DOI

  • The removal of additional tooth structure during post-core restoration can weaken the remaining root dentin. The high fracture rate of canine teeth requires effective restoration methods. The biomechanical effects of varying fiber post lengths are not well understood.

    Biomechanical Analysis of Post–Core Crown Restoration in Dog Maxillary Canine Teeth · 2026 · DOI

  • The study used a limited number of dog breeds. The study used a specific type of fiber post. The study did not evaluate the long-term effects of post-core restoration.

    Biomechanical Analysis of Post–Core Crown Restoration in Dog Maxillary Canine Teeth · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper is limited to a narrative literature review and does not include original research. The search was limited to articles published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

    Abordagem clínica das fraturas radiculares: uma revisão da literatura. · 2026 · DOI

  • 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. In RET-treated teeth, promising clinical findings exist, though the level of evidence remains limited.

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

  • In the present study, more than half of the respondents reflected insufficient knowledge regarding the management of traumatic dental injuries.

    Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Emergency Department Healthcare Professionals Towards Traumatic Dental Injuries Across Public Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 2026 · DOI

  • Technical difficulty of applying direct reduction forces to the maxilla - Risk of hardware exposure and impaired soft tissue healing - Limited purchase of cortical bone in the midsagittal…

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

  • Within the limitations of this study, intentional replantation performed using the Intermittent Oxygenation Technique (IOT) demonstrated favourable biological outcomes in mature permanent teeth, with no cases of ankylosis or replacement root resorption observed over a mean follow-up of 2.

    Ankylosis and external root resorption following intentional replantation using intermittent oxygenation technique: a Bayesian observational study · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) To date, no studies have specifically investigated the impact of perforation size on the FR of endodontically treated teeth (“Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth with Different Perforation…”, 2026); (2) The clinical significance and true nature of this potential association remain unclear, underscoring the need for well-designed prospective studies using recommended diagnostic criteria (“Effect of Overweight/Obesity on Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children and…”, 2026); (3) There is a need for effective treatment options for midline palatal fractures, which can compromise transverse stability of the maxilla and lead to dental arch discrepancies and malocclusion (“Closed reduction of midline palatal fracture using a palatal acrylic splint and…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for alternative treatments that can enhance gingival healing and regeneration (“Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of human placental extract gel with…”, 2026); (5) Despite the generally favourable outcomes reported for intentional replantation (IR), this therapeutic option remains controversial because of the risk of biological complications, particularly ankylosis and root resorption (“Ankylosis and external root resorption following intentional replantation using…”, 2026). 271 gap statements have been mined from Dental Trauma and Treatments papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 2,926 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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