Parental knowledge on tooth avulsion in schoolchildren
a cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.35699/2178-1990.2023.45845Keywords:
Tooth Injuries, Tooth Avulsion, Adolescent, KnowledgeAbstract
Aim: To assess parents’ knowledge regarding tooth avulsion in schoolchildren.
Methods: Data were obtained from an epidemiological survey conducted with parents of 12-year-old schoolchildren, using a questionnaire. Participants were questioned about sociodemographic aspects of the family, the child’s history of traumatic dental injuries and the need for treatment, and urgent measures to be taken in case of tooth avulsion. Descriptive analyzes were performed using the STATA statistical program.
Results: A total of 354 parents participated in the study, with 32% reporting that their child had already experienced some traumatic dental injury. Among these, 28% required dental treatment due to the injury. When asked about the best approach to tooth avulsion, only 2.8% identified immediate reimplantation of the tooth. Regarding transporting the avulsed tooth to the dentist, 19.6% responded that it should be immersed in saliva or milk. When asked about the recommended time for emergency care, 70.6% said it should be within 30 minutes.
Conclusion: Parents’ insufficient knowledge about emergency procedures in the case of tooth avulsion is evident.
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