Clinical features of Tooth Avulsion Injuries in Vietnam

• Main Authors: Tran Thi My Hanh (Author), Tong Minh Son (Author), Dam Ngoc Tram (Author), Lê Long Nghia (Author), Ha Ngoc Chieu (Author), Le Thi Thuy Linh (Author), Luong Minh Hang (Author), Nguyen Ha Thu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions - Peertechz Publications, 2018-01-06.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study is to characterize the clinical features of patients with avulsed</p><p>teeth. <br></p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional and retrospective study examined 81 patients with avulsion injuries and 150 avulsed teeth at National Hospital of Odonto - Stomatology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam, from January 2010 to December 2016. <br></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dental avulsion was more common in males (61.90%) than in females. The age of 12 to 18 was the most frequent. Many causes including traffi c accidents (51.85%) and violence-related factors (37.04%). Avulsed teeth were often maxillary incisors (71.30%). 87.93% of avulsed teeth were intact; 61.73% of dental alveoli were not fractured; common damage to adjacent teeth is subluxation. <strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although clinical forms of avulsed teeth and local injuries are diverse, most common cases include avulsed maxillary central incisor.</p>