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Adriana Wieland-Hess1, Florin Eggmann2, Andreas Filippi1
1Clinic of Oral Surgery and Center of Dental Traumatology, University Center for Dental Medicine UZB, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Swiss Dental Journal
|March 25, 2021
Summary
Trampoline use in Switzerland causes significant dental injuries, including fractures and avulsions. Larger trampolines and multiple users increase the risk of these accidents, highlighting the need for greater safety awareness.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Dental Traumatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Garden trampolines are prevalent in Switzerland, with common injuries being extremity fractures and soft tissue damage.
- Existing research extensively covers trampoline-related extremity injuries, but lacks focus on dental trauma.
- This study addresses the gap in understanding trampoline-related dental accidents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and nature of dental injuries sustained on garden trampolines in Switzerland.
- To identify factors influencing the occurrence of these dental accidents.
- To raise awareness about the risks of dental trauma associated with trampoline use.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based survey was distributed to trampoline users in Switzerland.
- Data from 637 participants were analyzed, focusing on accident details, trampoline type (inground/onground), and safety net presence.
- Aerial photographs were also utilized in data collection.
Main Results:
- Out of 105 trampoline accidents, 23 (23.2%) were dental injuries, including tooth fractures (39.1%), concussions (30.4%), avulsions (17.4%), and dislocations (13.0%).
- Impacts occurred primarily on the trampoline frame or a user's knee.
- Dental accidents were 3.6 times more frequent with multiple users and 2.4 times more frequent on inground trampolines. Larger trampoline diameter correlated with increased accident frequency.
Conclusions:
- Trampolining presents a notable risk for dental injuries, comparable to other sports.
- Factors such as multiple users, inground trampolines, and larger diameters increase accident risk.
- Enhanced public and parental awareness regarding trampoline safety and potential dental trauma is crucial.
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