I Makeeva1, M Sarapultseva, A Sarapultsev. 1. Department of Operative Dentistry, First Moscow State Medical University named by I.M.Sechenov, Moscow, Russia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recently, the number of children seeking dental care for traumatic tooth injuries has increased substantially. AIM: This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of primary tooth traumatic injuries (PTTI) in the paediatric populace of Ekaterinburg, a large industrial centre of the Russian Federation. DESIGN: Following ethical approval, an epidemiological investigation of primary dentition was conducted, evaluating 1,149 children aged 6-72 months (males 586/1,149, 51%; females 563/1,149, 49%). The average age of subjects overall was 43.9 ± 17.7 months (males 45.1 ± 17.9 months; females 42.6 ± 17.4 months). RESULTS: The prevalence of PTTI among paediatric residents of this region was 9.75%, with uncomplicated crown fracture (36.9%) as the chief primary dental injury. Dental visits attributable to PTTI were most frequent in the age group of 25-36 months, which clearly constitutes the period of greatest vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study suggest that PTTI is a critical issue in children, requiring programmes that address preventive dental care and adhere to established medical treatment standards.
BACKGROUND: Recently, the number of children seeking dental care for traumatic tooth injuries has increased substantially. AIM: This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of primary tooth traumatic injuries (PTTI) in the paediatric populace of Ekaterinburg, a large industrial centre of the Russian Federation. DESIGN: Following ethical approval, an epidemiological investigation of primary dentition was conducted, evaluating 1,149 children aged 6-72 months (males 586/1,149, 51%; females 563/1,149, 49%). The average age of subjects overall was 43.9 ± 17.7 months (males 45.1 ± 17.9 months; females 42.6 ± 17.4 months). RESULTS: The prevalence of PTTI among paediatric residents of this region was 9.75%, with uncomplicated crown fracture (36.9%) as the chief primary dental injury. Dental visits attributable to PTTI were most frequent in the age group of 25-36 months, which clearly constitutes the period of greatest vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study suggest that PTTI is a critical issue in children, requiring programmes that address preventive dental care and adhere to established medical treatment standards.
Authors: Paulo Floriani Kramer; Cintia Zembruski; Simone Helena Ferreira; Carlos Alberta Feldens Journal: Dent Traumatol Date: 2003-12 Impact factor: 3.333