@article{ref1,
title="Traumatic dental injuries in primary school children of South India - a report from district-wide oral health survey",
journal="Dental traumatology",
year="2013",
author="Ankola, Anil V. and Hebbal, Mamata and Sharma, Ratika and Nayak, Sushma S.",
volume="29",
number="2",
pages="134-138",
abstract="Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental trauma among primary school children aged 6-11 years in Belgaum, India.Materials and methods: A sample of 13 200 children from primary schools of Belgaum district was examined for dental trauma. WHO classification of dental trauma was used.Results: 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.Conclusion: The findings of this study show 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1600-4469",
doi="10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01139.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01139.x"
}