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Open Access 01-02-2022 | Dental Injuries | Original Article

Prevalence and patterns of traumatic dental injuries in primary teeth: a 3-year retrospective overview study in Vienna

Authors: Sophie Lembacher, Steffen Schneider, Steffen Lettner, Katrin Bekes

Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations | Issue 2/2022

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to retrospectively identify the prevalence, patterns, and accident types of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in children with primary teeth in Vienna, Austria.

Material and methods

The investigation was conducted as a retrospective overview study including all children with TDIs in primary teeth at the University Dental Clinic of Vienna (Austria) between 2014 and 2016. Dental records including age, gender, location of trauma, type of trauma, cause of TDI, and location of traumatic incident were obtained. Furthermore, the time of presentation and the time span between TDI and initial treatment were evaluated.

Results

The sample comprised TDIs in 243 patients with 403 primary teeth. In a ratio of 1:1.45, boys were significantly more involved than girls. Upper central and lateral incisors were most frequently affected (n = 371, 92.1%). Dislocations were the most common type of injury (n = 298, 74%) with subluxations being the most prevalent form (n = 85, 28.5%). In 23% (n = 92), fractures were observed. The majority of traumatic incidents occurred at home (88.5%).

Conclusion

The injury characteristics are comparable to what has previously been reported in other studies in pediatric populations.

Clinical relevance

TDIs are a prevalent event in children worldwide and incisors are the most affected teeth in the primary dentition. Thus, dental practitioners should be able to handle these injuries.

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Title: Prevalence and patterns of traumatic dental injuries in primary teeth: a 3-year retrospective overview study in Vienna
Authors: Sophie Lembacher
Steffen Schneider
Steffen Lettner
Katrin Bekes
Publication date: 01-02-2022
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Dental Injuries
Crown Fracture
Published in: Clinical Oral Investigations / Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 1432-6981
Electronic ISSN: 1436-3771
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-021-04190-2

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Prevalence and patterns of traumatic dental injuries in primary teeth: a 3-year retrospective overview study in Vienna

Abstract

Objectives

Material and methods

Results

Conclusion

Clinical relevance

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Objectives

Material and methods

Results

Conclusion

Clinical relevance

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