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Traumatic anterior dental injuries in Cuban preschool children

Jesús Gallego Rodríguez1

  • 1Department of E.G.I., Province Odontology School of La Habana, La Habana, Cuba. jgallego@infomed.sld.cu

Dental Traumatology : Official Publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology
|July 20, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Traumatic dental injuries affect 34.2% of preschoolers in Cuba, with enamel fractures being most common. Boys are more prone to these injuries than girls.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Traumatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are a significant concern in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the prevalence and patterns of TDIs is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and distribution of traumatic dental injuries in 2-5 year-old children.
  • To identify the types of dental injuries and the most affected teeth.
  • To analyze injury patterns based on sex.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 543 children aged 2-5 years from urban nurseries in Cuba.
  • Data on traumatic dental injuries were collected and classified using Andreasen's classification.
  • Prevalence rates were calculated, and injury types and locations were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of traumatic dental injuries was 34.2%.
  • Enamel fracture was the most frequent type of injury, accounting for 67.1%.
  • Maxillary central incisors were the most commonly injured teeth. Boys exhibited a higher prevalence (41.8%) compared to girls (26.8%).

Conclusions:

  • Traumatic dental injuries are prevalent in young Cuban children, with enamel fractures being the predominant type.
  • Early childhood is a critical period for TDIs, highlighting the need for preventive measures.
  • Sex-based differences in injury rates suggest potential variations in risk factors or behaviors.

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