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[Traumatic dental injuries in Serbian children--epidemiological study]
Ana Vuković1, Dejan Marković2, Bojan Petrović3
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. a.milenkovic@stomf.bg.ac.rs
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|February 8, 2014
Summary
Traumatic dental injuries are common in Serbian children, with falls at home being a major cause in preschoolers and sports/violence in adolescents. Dislocations were most frequent in primary teeth, while fractures occurred more in permanent teeth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Trauma Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Comprehensive epidemiological data on traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are limited.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of TDIs in Serbian children and adolescents.
- To analyze demographic and etiological factors associated with TDIs.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 2,194 patients (aged 0-19) with TDIs from 2003-2010.
- Data collected from four University Dental Centres in Serbia.
- Included patient history, demographics, clinical, and radiographic data.
Main Results:
- Over 3,000 injured teeth observed, with dislocations most common in primary dentition (87.4%) and fractures in permanent dentition (50.8%).
- Falls were the leading cause in younger children (0-12 years), while collisions dominated in adolescents.
- Home was the primary site for injuries in toddlers (0-3 years), whereas outdoor play was common for schoolchildren.
Conclusions:
- Preschoolers' dental injuries often stem from falls at home.
- Schoolchildren sustain injuries during outdoor play.
- Adolescents face higher risks from sports and violence-related dental trauma.
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