Citation

Makeeva I, Sarapultseva M, Sarapultsev A. Eur. Arch. Paediatr. Dent. 2014; 15(5): 341-345.

Affiliation

Department of Operative Dentistry, First Moscow State Medical University named by I.M.Sechenov, Moscow, Russia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry)

DOI

10.1007/s40368-014-0121-4

PMID

24671930

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.

Language: en