Web-based dental trauma database using Eden Baysal dental trauma index: a turkish multicenter study

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Dentistry
• Dental Traumatology
• Public Health

Background:

• Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) represent a significant public health concern globally.
• Understanding the epidemiology of TDIs is crucial for developing targeted prevention and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the prevalence and patterns of TDIs in Turkish children.
• To evaluate the utility of the Eden Baysal Dental Trauma Index (EBDTI) in a web-based, multicenter study.

Main Methods:

• A web-based, multicenter study was conducted involving 252 children aged 1-15 years with 280 traumatized teeth.
• Data collected included patient demographics, trauma details, and clinical/radiographic findings using the EBDTI.
• Statistical analysis employed Pearson Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.

Main Results:

• TDIs were more prevalent in boys and the 7-10 year age group (p<0.05).
• Significant differences in uncomplicated and complicated crown fracture rates were observed between permanent and deciduous teeth (p<0.05).
• Root fractures predominantly occurred in the apical third of the root in both dentitions.

Conclusions:

• TDIs in children are associated with age, gender, and the specific type of dental trauma.
• The EBDTI proved to be a valuable and user-friendly tool for recording multiple dental injuries and apex maturity, facilitating online data collection.