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Parent and caretaker knowledge about avulsion of permanent teeth
Marconi Eduardo Sousa Maciel Santos1, Ana Paula Zambarda Habecost, Fernando Vacilotto Gomes
1Graduate Program in Dental Science, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, School of Dental Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Summary
Parental knowledge of managing tooth avulsion, a severe dental injury, is alarmingly low. Most parents seek professional help but lack understanding of avulsion or proper emergency tooth storage and replantation procedures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Trauma Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Traumatic dentoalveolar injuries are common in children and adolescents, causing significant psychosocial and economic issues.
- Tooth avulsion, the most severe form, requires immediate and correct management for a favorable prognosis.
- Parental knowledge is crucial for effective emergency response to avulsed teeth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate parental knowledge regarding the management of tooth avulsion.
- To determine if knowledge levels correlate with schooling, income, or age.
Main Methods:
- A 12-item questionnaire assessed knowledge in 107 parents/caretakers.
- Scoring system evaluated understanding of tooth avulsion management.
- Statistical analysis explored associations between knowledge and demographic factors.
Main Results:
- 99% would seek professional help, but 71% didn't know what avulsion was.
- Only 3% knew to use milk for storage; 16% would attempt replantation.
- Overall knowledge level was low (average score 44.63% for highest category).
- No significant association found between knowledge scores and schooling, income, or age.
Conclusions:
- Parental and caretaker knowledge of managing tooth avulsion is critically low.
- Current educational approaches may be insufficient to impart essential emergency dental care knowledge.
- Targeted educational interventions are needed to improve parental preparedness for dental avulsion emergencies.
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