Clinical features of Tooth Avulsion Injuries in Vietnam
Journal Title: Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study is to characterize the clinical features of patients with avulsed teeth. Material and methods: This cross-sectional and retrospective study examined 81 patients with avulsion injuries and 150 avulsed teeth at National Hospital of Odonto – Stomatology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam, from January 2010 to December 2016. Results: Dental avulsion was more common in males (61.90%) than in females. The age of 12 to 18 was the most frequent. Many causes including traffic accidents (51.85%) and violence-related factors (37.04%). Avulsed teeth were often maxillary incisors (71.30%). 87.93% of avulsed teeth were intact; 61.73% of dental alveoli were not fractured; common damage to adjacent teeth is subluxation. Conclusion: Although clinical forms of avulsed teeth and local injuries are diverse, most common cases include avulsed maxillary central incisors with intact crown and extra-alveolar period more than 60 minutes without proper storage media.
Authors and Affiliations
My Hanh Tran Thi, Minh Son Tong, Tram Dam Ngoc, Nghia Lê Long, Chieu Ha Ngoc, Thuy Linh Le Thi, Hang Luong Minh, Thu Nguyen Ha
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