Traumatic dental injury
Patrizia Gualniera1, Serena Scurria, Daniela Sapienza
1Department of Biomedical Sciences and of Morphological and Functional Imaging, Università degli Studi di Messina, Messina, Italy - patrizia.gualniera@unime.it.
Minerva Stomatologica
|February 18, 2016
Summary
Road traffic accidents cause dental trauma in 3% of cases, primarily affecting riders of two-wheeled vehicles. Despite low incidence, dental impairment can lead to significant financial compensation.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Dentistry
- Traumatology
- Insurance Law
Background:
- Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a significant cause of bodily injury.
- Dental trauma is a common consequence of RTAs, impacting individuals and leading to compensation claims.
- Understanding the incidence and financial implications of dental injuries from RTAs is crucial for insurance regulations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) following RTAs.
- To assess the resulting dental impairment and its impact.
- To analyze factors influencing monetary compensation for dental injuries under insurance law.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 7233 individuals involved in RTAs in Messina, Sicily (2004-2014).
- Data collection by insurance physicians, focusing on TDIs, malocclusion, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.
- Classification of injury characteristics and bodily damage, with incidence calculated using Microsoft Excel.
Main Results:
- TDI incidence was 3% (195 subjects), with 56% involving two-wheeled vehicle riders.
- Anterior teeth (68%) were more frequently injured than posterior teeth.
- TMJ injuries occurred in 8% of cases, often associated with severe head/neck trauma; permanent damage was low.
Conclusions:
- Dental trauma from RTAs is relatively infrequent but can result in substantial financial compensation.
- Current insurance regulations may not fully capture the long-term impact of dental impairment.
- Further research is needed to refine compensation models for dental injuries sustained in RTAs.
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