Open AccessPrevalence, Etiology, and Risk Factors of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children with Special Needs of Puducherry
Author(s) -
G Ezhumalai,
Sanguida Adimoulame,
Adeline G Martin,
Prathima Gajula Shivashakarappa,
Nandhakumar Sundaramurthy
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2350
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , overjet , dental trauma , epidemiology , dentistry , cross sectional study , pediatrics , malocclusion , pathology
Dental trauma draws attention in special children due to its risks and consequences. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors of traumatic dental injuries in children with special healthcare needs of Puducherry.