Prevalence Of Traumatic Dental Injuries Among School Going Children In Farukhnagar, District Gurgaon

Background: Dental trauma is a significant problem in children which requires immediate attention. Dental injuries may occur throughout life, but Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDI) is a very significant problem among children.Objective: To assess the prevalence and role of risk factors in traumatic dental injuries (TDI) on 12 and 15 year old school going children of Farukhnagar (Gurgaon), Haryana.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 12 and 15 year old school going children. The schools were selected by random sampling from Farukhnagar block. The demographic detail was recorded on a structured questionnaire. The data regarding the traumatic injuries was recorded using Elli's classification of traumatic dental injuries (TDI)Results: Prevalence of TDI was found to be 12.8% in which maxillary central incisors were the most common tooth affected due to trauma, surprisingly majority of TDIs were untreated.Conclusion: There is a substantial amount of untreated TDI so it is crucial to generate and implement health promotion strategies and facilitate dental care in schools