Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries among Blind School Children in South Karnataka

Abstract

Abstract

Assessment of Traumatic Dental Injuries of Permanent Incisors in a Group of Visually Impaired Egyptian Children and its Association with Influencing Factors

“…Most of TDIs affect the central incisors .There were significant correlations between increased overjet and/or inadequate lip coverage and prevalence of TDIs. This is in agreement of all the studies which correlate the prevalence of TDIs and the degree of overjet and lip coverage (1,14,16,(22)(23)(24)(25) .…”

“…In India nearly the same prevalence 34.95 % were found among 103 blind individuals (22) while it was 35.7% among 80 visually impaired children in another study (23) with Increased overjet and inadequate lip coverage being significantly associated with the occurrence of trauma in both studies.…”

Traumatic dental injuries and their sequelae in visually impaired adolescents

“…In contrast to the findings of previous studies, 15–17,19 most of the adolescents in the current study who suffered TDIs were females. Additionally, the magnitude of the association suggests that adolescents who are blind 13,16 were twice as likely to have a TDI. However, no statistically significant difference was shown.…”

“…In a systematic review, Silveira et al demonstrated that people with special needs have an increased chance of suffering dental trauma 9 . However, the prevalence of TDI in adolescents with visual impairment is not consistent and has varied between 19% and 50.6%, depending on the type of study 8,10–17 4,18,19 which can prevent or minimize sequelae and influence prognosis 4,18–21 …”

Mouthguard-A Device for Prevention of Dental Trauma Injury in Visually Impaired Individuals: 1-year Follow-up

“…15 This indicates lack of awareness among parents and caretakers in visually impaired schools with regard to dental trauma. 16 This study has certain constraints. There is a need to devise a suitable system for the delivery of preventive measures.…”