Sedentary behaviour and traumatic dental injuries in adolescents: A population‐based study

Abstract

ObjectiveAnalyse factors associated with dental trauma in 12‐year‐old adolescents.MethodsAn epidemiological survey was carried out in the five largest cities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Data on traumatic dental injuries (TDI) based on the World Health Organization (WHO), sociodemographic characteristics and individual clinical and behavioural characteristics in 615 adolescents were collected. Univariate and adjusted multilevel logistic regressions were performed to test the association of dental trauma with behavioural and sociodemographic factors. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee (CAAE number 85647518.4.0000.0021).ResultsThe prevalence of TDI at 12 years was 3.4% (95% CI 1.8; 6.4). In the adjusted models, clinical characteristics of adolescents such as overjet >3 mm (OR = 1.51 [95% CI 1.00; 2.41]) were associated with trauma. Sociodemographic characteristics such as female sex (OR = 0.13 [95% CI 0.07; 0.25]), income above the poverty level (OR = 0.34 [95% CI 0.15; 0.78]), who declared themselves white (OR = 0.23 [95% CI 0.11; 0.47]) and with sedentary behaviour (OR = 0.69 [95% CI 0.59; 0.80]) were associated with trauma, as protective factors.ConclusionSociodemographic, behavioural and individual clinical characteristics were associated with TDI in adolescents. Oral health teams should focus on the most vulnerable groups, encouraging the use of mouthguards and access to treatment services.

Predictive factors for maxillofacial fractures, sedentary behavior, and dental trauma literacy

“…[38][39][40][41][42] In this Issue, Leite et al analyzed the factors associated with dental trauma in 12-year-old adolescents living in the five largest cities (>80,000 inhabitants) in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul-Brazil. 43 A population-based cross-sectional study derived from the epidemiological survey was conducted to test whether sedentary behavior is a protective factor for TDIs. The importance of sociodemographic and behavioral findings for TDIs is discussed as well.…”

“…However, participation of adolescents in sports activities without oral protective equipment may contribute to oral trauma as well 38–42 . In this Issue , Leite et al analyzed the factors associated with dental trauma in 12‐year‐old adolescents living in the five largest cities (>80,000 inhabitants) in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul—Brazil 43 . A population‐based cross‐sectional study derived from the epidemiological survey was conducted to test whether sedentary behavior is a protective factor for TDIs.…”