Bellamkonda Pavani, Akkaloori Anitha, Koothati Ramesh Kumar, H Trinita, Sharma Mansi, Krishna Vyshakh
Public Health Dentistry, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, IND.
Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Jan 28;16(1):e53131. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53131. eCollection 2024 Jan.
Introduction Trauma involving anterior teeth stands as a prevalent type of dental injury among school-age children, impacting physical, psychological, and social well-being. This study aimed to assess the occurrence of fractures in anterior teeth among school children in Hyderabad and its associated risk factors. Materials and methods This research incorporated a cross-sectional analysis, involving 2046 children in the age group of 8 to 13 years from different schools in Hyderabad City. Alongside clinical evaluations, all participants completed a questionnaire regarding traumatic dental injuries. Results Results indicated a prevalence rate of 8.5%, notably higher among younger boys. Factors such as lip competence coverage, increased overjet, and malocclusion with maxillary incisor proclination were associated with a heightened risk of such injuries. The peak incidence was observed at age 12, with fractures involving enamel and dentin being the most common type, predominantly affecting the maxillary central incisors. Conclusion The findings emphasize the significance of educational programs aimed at enhancing awareness and understanding of dental injuries among parents, students, and school staff.
引言 涉及前牙的创伤是学龄儿童中常见的一种牙齿损伤类型，会影响身体、心理和社会福祉。本研究旨在评估海得拉巴市学龄儿童前牙骨折的发生率及其相关危险因素。材料与方法 本研究采用横断面分析，纳入了来自海得拉巴市不同学校的2046名8至13岁的儿童。除了临床评估外，所有参与者还完成了一份关于牙齿外伤的问卷。结果 结果显示患病率为8.5%，在年龄较小的男孩中尤为高。诸如唇功能覆盖、覆盖增加以及上颌切牙前倾的错牙合等因素与此类损伤的风险增加有关。发病高峰出现在12岁，涉及釉质和牙本质的骨折是最常见的类型，主要影响上颌中切牙。结论 研究结果强调了教育项目的重要性，这些项目旨在提高家长、学生和学校工作人员对牙齿损伤的认识和理解。
