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

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.