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Preterm birth does not increase the risk of traumatic dental injuries or unintentional injuries

Susanne Brogårdh-Roth1, Lars Matsson

  • 1Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|November 22, 2013
PubMed

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Preterm children do not experience more traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) or unintentional injuries (UIs) than full-term controls. In fact, controls reported higher TDI prevalence in primary and permanent teeth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Public health
  • Developmental pediatrics

Background:

  • Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) and unintentional injuries (UIs) are significant concerns in pediatric populations.
  • Preterm birth is a risk factor for various health issues, but its association with TDIs and UIs requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of TDIs and UIs in Swedish children aged 0–12 years.
  • To compare injury rates between preterm-born children and matched full-term controls.
  • To examine associations between injuries and medical/socio-demographic factors.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional, case-control study design.
  • Utilized dental record reviews and interviews for Sample I (0–6 years).
  • Employed a structured questionnaire for Sample II (0–12 years).

Main Results:

  • TDIs were reported more frequently in control children than preterm children (p = 0.032).
  • No significant differences in TDIs were observed in the 0–6 age group.
  • No significant differences in UIs were found between preterm and control groups; no correlations with medical or socio-demographic factors were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Preterm children are not at higher risk for TDIs or UIs compared to matched full-term controls.
  • Parents of control children reported a higher prevalence of TDIs in both primary and permanent teeth.
  • Findings suggest preterm birth is not a significant risk factor for these specific injuries in children.
Abstract

Keywords:
PaediatricsPreterm childrenTraumatic dental injuriesUnintentional injuries

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