Aya Abdelaziz Hamed, Mervat Rashed, Dalia Moheb And Ahmed Elkhadem,

ABSTRACT
Background/Objective: Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) Of Permanent Teeth In Children Is A Significant Dental Public Health Problem Worldwide. This Study Aimed To Collect Data Regarding The Number Of Patients Presenting With TDIs, Teeth Affected And Type Of TDI In Children Attending The Pediatric Outpatient Clinic At Cairo University Over The Period Of One Year.

Materials and Methods: Children Aged 7-14 Years Presenting With TDI In The Year 2015 Were Examined. The Clinical And Radiographic Assessment Was Performed By One Calibrated Examiner. Andreasen Classification For TDIs Was Utilized. Further, An Interview-administered Questionnaire Was Carried Out With Parent/guardian. Chi-square And Fischer Exact Tests Were Used (P<0.05).

Results: Through Year 201), 4503 Children Were Examined. The Prevalence Of TDIs Was 7.7% (346 Children) With A Male To Female Ratio 1.6:1. Only 13.1% Of Children Presented Early Within 24 Hours. The Total Number Of Affected Teeth Was 526, Of Which 86% Of Traumatized Teeth Were Upper Central Incisors. The Most Common Dental Injury Was Enamel-dentin Fractures (40.9%) Followed By Complicated Crown Fractures (35%). Falls Accounted For (56.9%) TDIs Causes. Nearly Half Of TDIs (48.2%) Occurred At Home. Conclusion: The Prevalence Of TDIs In University Hospital Was Comparable To Other Studies. The Majority Of Children Presented Late. Therefore, Awareness Programs Need To Be Carried Out Regarding The Importance Of Emergency Care And The Advantages Of Early Treatment Of TDIs To Parents And School Teachers.