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Ednele Fabyene Primo-Miranda¹, Maria Letícia Ramos-Jorge¹, Rosane Luzia de Souza Morais²

¹Departamento de Odontologia, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Delayed motor development and obesity are linked to traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in preschool children. These findings highlight the importance of addressing motor skills and weight management to prevent dental trauma.

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Child development
Public health

Background:

Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are common in children, often resulting from falls due to poor motor coordination.
Understanding factors contributing to TDIs is crucial for prevention strategies in early childhood.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between psychomotor development and TDIs in preschool children.
To identify risk factors for TDIs in a young population.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study of 189 children aged 3-6 years in Brazil.
Assessed psychomotor development (motor and cognitive), socioeconomic status, and BMI.
Diagnosed TDIs using established criteria with radiographic confirmation when needed.

Main Results:

Prevalence of TDIs was 50.3% in the study group.
Delayed motor development showed a significant association with TDIs (PR=1.66).
Obesity was also significantly associated with TDIs (PR=1.64).

Conclusions:

Delayed motor development is a risk factor for TDIs in preschool children.
Obesity is independently associated with an increased risk of TDIs.
Interventions targeting motor skills and weight may help reduce TDIs in children.