The New York state dental journal
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Case Reports
Displacement of avulsed tooth into soft tissue of chin resulting from epileptic attack trauma.
Maxillofacial trauma is the main cause of emergency admittance to dental clinics. Mental retardation and epileptic status are important factors in an increase in the risk of dental injuries. ⋯ The case of a patient with severe dental injury resulting from an epileptic attack is presented. He had several teeth avulsed and displacement of a tooth into the soft tissue of the chin.