TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Traumatic dental injuries in primary school children of South India - a report from district-wide oral health survey
JO  - Dental traumatology
A1  - Ankola, Anil V.
A1  - Hebbal, Mamata
A1  - Sharma, Ratika
A1  - Nayak, Sushma S.
SP  - 134
EP  - 138
VL  - 29
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1600-4469
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01139.x
ID  - ref1
ER  -