AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental trauma among primary school children aged 6-11 years in Belgaum, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A sample of 13,200 children from primary schools of Belgaum district was examined for dental trauma. WHO classification of dental trauma was used. RESULTS: Total number of children suffering from dental trauma was found to be 1946 (14.74%). A significant gender influence on the occurrence of dental trauma was observed, with more boys (17.26%) experiencing dental trauma than girls (12.29%). More than 3 mm overjet and incompetent lips were also significantly associated with dental trauma in children. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study show that dental trauma has a moderately high prevalence among Indian primary school children. Community, especially parents and school teachers, should be educated about prevention and early management of dental trauma in children.
AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental trauma among primary school children aged 6-11 years in Belgaum, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A sample of 13,200 children from primary schools of Belgaum district was examined for dental trauma. WHO classification of dental trauma was used. RESULTS: Total number of children suffering from dental trauma was found to be 1946 (14.74%). A significant gender influence on the occurrence of dental trauma was observed, with more boys (17.26%) experiencing dental trauma than girls (12.29%). More than 3 mm overjet and incompetent lips were also significantly associated with dental trauma in children. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study show that dental trauma has a moderately high prevalence among Indian primary school children. Community, especially parents and school teachers, should be educated about prevention and early management of dental trauma in children.
Authors: Maurizio Bossù; Francesco Covello; Gianni Di Giorgio; Stefania Zampogna; Valentina Talarico; Salvatore De Filippo; Antonella Polimeni; Stefano Di Carlo Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-04-21 Impact factor: 3.390