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Volume 7 Issue 10 (October, 2019)
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Assessment of pattern of TDI in children- A clinical study | |
Nimrah Kawoos1, Avantika Tuli, Ayush Pokhriyal | |
Background: Dental trauma in addition to causing pain and loss of function has the potential for periapical sequelae. The present study was conducted to assess pattern of TDI in children. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 120 children age ranged 5-10 years of both gender. A through oral examination was done in all children. Type of fracture was noted. Results: Out of 120 children, 70 were boys and 50 were girls. Enamel fracture was seen in 20. Enamel and dentin in 40, enamel, dentin and pulp in 25, non vital tooth in 15 and tooth loss in 20. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that maximum type of TDI was involving enamel and dentin followed by enamel, dentin and pulp. Key words: Dental trauma, Children, Enamel |
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