Treating Youth Traumatic Dental Injuries
By Lydia Anna Rosado, LDH, MSDH, MPH, CHES, Lori Rainchuso, RDH, MS, DHSc
On average, one-third of the global population is affected by traumatic dental injury (TDI) before the age of 35.1–3 TDIs can affect the oral cavity, face, and sometimes the head and neck. As 85% of all oral injuries are traumatic, they tend to occur unexpectedly and are often the result of unavoidable risk factors such as falls, sports-related injuries, and accidents.4–14 Worldwide, the incidence and mortality rates of bodily injuries varies among certain groups, with rates being higher for those younger than 24. Variations in these rates are reflected in behavioral, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity, but are also due to a lack in standardized TDI registration and classification used in the literature.4,6,12,13
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