Traumatic dental injuries among schoolchildren in Valencia, Spain
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
; 16(2): 292-295, mar. 2011. tab
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in English
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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 mixedand permanent dentition.Design of the study Over a period of two months 1325, 6 to 18 year olds from three primary schools in Valenciawere examined. Data was collected through clinical examinations and interviews and their Dental trauma wasclassified according to IADT´s criteria.Results:
The prevalence of dental injuries was 6%; boys aged between12-18 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 frequentin traumatized injured children (41.2%).Conclusions:
The present study revealed a relatively low prevalence of dental trauma, but this figure still representsa large number of children. Therefore, educational programs are to be initiated for the community regardingcauses , prevention and treatments of traumatic dental injuries (AU)
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Tooth Fractures
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Tooth Injuries
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet)
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Valencia University Medical and Dental School/s. p