Traumatic Dental Injuries in Arab Children
Author Information
Author(s): Hashim Raghad, Luke Alexander Maniangat, Salah Afraa, Mathew Simy
Primary Institution: Ajman University
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence and what are the associated risk factors of traumatic dental injuries in permanent teeth among Arab children?
Conclusion
The study found significant correlations between traumatic dental injuries and factors such as male gender, increased overjet, and inadequate lip coverage.
Supporting Evidence
- The frequency of dental trauma in Arab children was found to be 26%.
- Children with overjet greater than 3.5 mm were 1.78 times more likely to have dental injuries.
- Males had a 2.06 times higher odds of experiencing traumatic dental injuries compared to females.
- Children with inadequate lip coverage had an odds ratio of 2.57 for oral injuries.
Takeaway
This study looked at how often Arab children hurt their teeth and what might cause those injuries. It found that boys and kids with certain dental features are more likely to get hurt.
Methodology
The study followed PRISMA guidelines and conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature on traumatic dental injuries.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include the retrospective nature of some studies and the lack of standardized reporting across studies.
Limitations
The study only included injuries related to teeth and did not account for soft tissue injuries; results were self-reported, which may affect accuracy.
Participant Demographics
The study included children aged 6 to 17 years from various Arab countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI [10–43]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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