Interpretation of the International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the prevention of traumatic dental injuries(2024)

In February 2024, the International Association of Dental Traumatology(IADT) and the Academy for Sports Dentistry(ASD) jointly released guidelines for the prevention of dental trauma. Drawing on clinical practice, these guidelines systematically summarize various prevention strategies and management methods for dental trauma with the aim of establishing standardized procedures for its prevention. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the guidelines, aiming to assist clinicians in mastering and implementing the new version in order to effectively prevent dental trauma and reduce its potential negative effects.