Assessing Risk Factors, Patterns, and Knowledge of Preventive Measures in Traumatic Dental Injuries among School Children: Risk Factors and Prevention in Dental Injuries

Syeda Zileharam Saba Shah; Syeda Lalarukh Saba Shah; Aamir Hameed; Syeda Gulrukh Saba Shah; Farhana Jabeen Shah

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i12.2340

Authors

Syeda Zileharam Saba Shah Department of Pharmacology, Kabir Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Syeda Lalarukh Saba Shah Department of Community Dentistry, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Aamir Hameed Department of Community Dentistry, Peshawar Dental College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Syeda Gulrukh Saba Shah Department pf Anatomy, Kabir Institute of Medical Sciences, Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan
Farhana Jabeen Shah Department of Community Medicine, Kabir Medical College, Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i12.2340

Keywords:

Traumatic Dental Injuries, School Children, Dental Trauma Prevention, Anterior Teeth

Abstract

Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) were among the most prevalent conditions affecting children. Data on dental trauma primarily stem from studies conducted across various regions of the world. These injuries can have significant functional, aesthetic, and psychological implications for affected children. Effective prevention and timely treatment were essential, as untreated dental trauma can lead to long-term complications, including infection, malocclusion, and impaired oral development. Objective: To evaluate risk factors, patterns, and knowledge of preventive measures in traumatic dental injuries among school children. Methods: A study was conducted to evaluate dental trauma in children. The data were collected from 312 children aged 8 to 15 using a convenience sampling technique. The inclusion criteria encompassed children with erupted permanent anterior teeth. The relationships were analyzed using the Chi-Square test in SPSS version 26. Results: The data showed that 63.5% of the children were male, with 57.7% having experienced traumatic dental injuries. Falls (21.8%), sports injuries (15.7%), and biting (5.8%) were the most frequent causes present in the study. and maxillary central incisors had the highest tooth loss at 57.95%, while 57.7% of participants were aware of using mouth guards to prevent dental trauma. Conclusions: It identified several predisposing factors, particularly affecting the anterior teeth. Based on these results, strategic preventive measures should be implemented, specifically targeting the identified risk groups.

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