Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries and Their Associated Risk Factors in Eight- to 12-Year-Old Children in the State of Goa: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence of TDIs among children in Goa, emphasizing the higher occurrence in rural areas, maxillary central incisors, and enamel fractures. Moreover, the study has found that only 25 (12.4%) children sought treatment for dental trauma, indicating the need for increased awareness and elaboration of prevention strategies for TDIs at the population level.

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Cureus
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2025-10-20
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.94974
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Dental Trauma and Treatments
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Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries and Their Associated Risk Factors in Eight- to 12-Year-Old Children in the State of Goa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Elaine S Barretto, Dinesh F Swamy, Dorothy Cardozo, Aswathy Sudarsanan
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Dental Trauma and Treatments
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Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries and Their Associated Risk Factors in Eight- to 12-Year-Old Children in the State of Goa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Elaine S Barretto, Dinesh F Swamy, Dorothy Cardozo, Aswathy Sudarsanan
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Abstract

This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence of TDIs among children in Goa, emphasizing the higher occurrence in rural areas, maxillary central incisors, and enamel fractures. Moreover, the study has found that only 25 (12.4%) children sought treatment for dental trauma, indicating the need for increased awareness and elaboration of prevention strategies for TDIs at the population level.

CureusVol. 17(10)
Goa Dental College and Hospital (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Dental Trauma and Treatments
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