Evaluation of Intruded Primary Incisors: One Year Follow Up Study

Aims: To evaluate the epidemiological aspects related to tooth intrusion during the primary dentition through examination and monitoring patients, as well as to find the correlation between the severity of intrusion and the consequences to the primary tooth itself that could occur. Materials and methods : This is a prospective observational study. Patients seen in the Pedodontics Clinic of College of Dentistry, University of Mosul who have suffered intrusive injuries of primary incisors. Patients included in this study should brought to Pedodontics Clinic with the first 24 hours from the occurrence of the accident. The children were assumed to be healthy and the intrusive teeth should not have previously received any pulp therapy or conservative restoration. Patients must have an initial X–ray; must have at least 12 months of monitoring; and their records must be adequately filled in. Results: The records of 39 patients with intrusion were analyzed and according to the inclusion criteria, 32 patients took part in the present study. The patients were between 2 and 4 years of age. There was slightly more girls (15, 53.6%) with dental trauma than boys (13, 46.4 %), but not reach a significant level (p> 0.05). All the intrusive teeth were upper central incisors. Concerning the severity of intrusion; mild intrusion was 7 (21.9%) teeth, moderate intrusion was 20 (62.5%), while severe one was 5 (15.6%) teeth. Conclusions: In aiming to minimize developmental disturbances in the permanent dentition, the most effective methods are firstly to obtain an exact diagnosis, then to provide correct first –aid treatment and finally to perform regular follow ups.