Traumatic dental injuries among schoolchildren in Valencia, Spain.
Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal
; 16(2): e292-5, 2011 Mar 01.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of the present study was to identify some factors related to the occurrence of dental trauma in mixed and permanent dentition. DESIGN OF THE STUDY Over a period of two months 1325, 6 to 18 year olds from three primary schools in Valencia were examined. Data was collected through clinical examinations and interviews and their Dental trauma was classified according to IADT's criteria.RESULTS:
The prevalence of dental injuries was 6%; boys aged between 12-18 years old experienced more injuries than girls. There was a statistical difference between the types of fractures. Non complicated coronal fractures were the most frequent (9.18%). Games were the main cause of trauma (40%) in both sexes. In 14.3% of patients a dental colour change was observed. Angle's class I was the most frequent in traumatized injured children (41.2%).CONCLUSIONS:
The present study revealed a relatively low prevalence of dental trauma, but this figure still represents a large number of children. Therefore, educational programs are to be initiated for the community regarding causes , prevention and treatments of traumatic dental injuries.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos de los Dientes
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España