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Prevalence and determining factors of traumatic injuries to primary teeth in preschool children

Flavia Robson1, Maria Letícia Ramos-Jorge, Cristiane Baccin Bendo

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Dental Traumatology : Official Publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology
|February 12, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Dental injuries are common in Belo Horizonte preschoolers, affecting 39.1%. Boys and children with inadequate lip coverage face higher risks, highlighting a significant public health issue.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Traumatic dental injuries are a significant concern in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding prevalence and risk factors is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in preschool children in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
  • To identify factors influencing the occurrence of these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey involving clinical examinations and parental questionnaires.
  • 419 children aged 0-5 years from randomly selected preschools in Belo Horizonte were assessed.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of traumatic dental injuries was 39.1%, with enamel fractures being the most frequent type (49.7%).
  • Boys (OR=1.62), children with inadequate lip coverage (OR=3.75), and those in state preschools (OR=1.97) showed significantly higher odds of injury.

Conclusions:

  • Traumatic dental injuries represent a high prevalence and a public health problem among preschool children in Belo Horizonte.
  • Risk factors such as gender, lip coverage, and type of preschool attendance require targeted intervention.

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