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Traumatic dental injuries in primary school children of South India.

04/26/13 1:50 PM

The study done was to investigate the prevalence of dental trauma among primary school children aged 6–11 years in Belgaum, India.

A sample of 13200 children from primary schools of Belgaum district was examined for dental trauma. The 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.

The findings of the study showed 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.

 

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