Permanent tooth avulsions: A retrospective analysis of the demographics and aetiology of cases at a tertiary hospital in Sydney, Australia

This retrospective analysis reviewed the demographics of patients sustaining dental avulsion injuries at a tertiary dental hospital in Sydney, Australia. Data were extracted from dental records of patients who presented with avulsed permanent anterior teeth and were treated between 1 January 2001 an...

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Published in:Australian endodontic journal 2024-12, Vol.50 (3), p.640-648
Main Authors: Bradshaw, Julia, Kahler, Bill, Nanayakkara, Shanika, Prabhu, Neeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Athletic Injuries - epidemiology
Australia - epidemiology
Child
children
Demography
dental trauma
Dentition, Permanent
epidemiology
Female
Humans
Incisor - injuries
Incisors
Male
Original Research
Patients
Prevalence
Retrospective Studies
Teeth
Tertiary Care Centers - statistics & numerical data
tooth avulsion
Tooth Avulsion - complications
Tooth Avulsion - epidemiology
tooth replantation
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Summary:This retrospective analysis reviewed the demographics of patients sustaining dental avulsion injuries at a tertiary dental hospital in Sydney, Australia. Data were extracted from dental records of patients who presented with avulsed permanent anterior teeth and were treated between 1 January 2001 and 30 June 2021. Demographic, clinical and radiographic data from 91 patients with 117 avulsed permanent anterior teeth were available for analysis. The median age of the patients was 12 years (IQR 9.0–17.0). Males accounted for 68.4% of avulsion injuries. Non‐organised sports were the most common cause of injury (42.7%). Maxillary central incisors were the most frequently avulsed tooth (83.3%). Peak prevalence of injuries occurred on the weekend. The findings from this study may reflect regional factors such as climate and participation in sport. Anticipatory guidance should be provided to patients at elevated risk of dental avulsion.
ISSN:1329-1947
1747-4477
1747-4477
DOI:10.1111/aej.12891