BACKGROUND Dental traumas are common among children and adolescents in many societies posing health and social problems. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence, etiology, types, and other epidemiologic aspects of dental trauma in children and adolescents (0-18 years old). METHODS In this systematic meta-analytical review, data were collected s...

AIM To assess the relation between type of traumatic injury and use of pacifier at the time of a fall accident in 0- to 2-year olds. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study draws on data from the database on traumatic dental injuries at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital. RESULTS The study includes 1125 patients ≤ 2 years of age, representing a total of ...

This study investigated the prognosis and related correlates of 307 luxation injuries of primary anterior teeth sustained by 222 patients. Primary anterior teeth that had sustained luxation injuries were identified from the dental records of a pediatric dental practice. Data collected included: the child's birth date, sex, and occlusion; date, etiology, and type of injury; treatment rendered; a...

objectives the aim of this study was to present the incidence and characteristics of repeated tbi (rtbi) in iranian patients. patients and methods during one year, all admitted tbi patients with prior tbi history were enrolled into the study. in each patient, data such as age, gender, past medical history, injury cause, anatomic site of injury, tbi severity, clinical findings and ct scan findin...

traumatic brain injuries may cause some neurological deficits, such as altered level of consciousness or coma, sensory-motor dysfunction, and seizure attacks. the neuroprotective effect of progesterone and erythropoietin has been shown in different types of brain injuries and cerebral ischemia. this study aims to evaluate the probable additional neuroprotective effects of progesterone and eryth...

background traumatic brain injury (tbi) is a worldwide problem, especially in countries with high incidences of road traffic accidents such as iran. patients with a single occurrence of tbi have been shown to be at increased risk to future tbi. this study presents incidences and characteristics of repeated traumatic brain injury (rtbi) in iran. materials and methods during one year, all admitte...

The aim of this study was to assess trends in traumatic crown injuries (TCIs), their prevalence, and association with socioeconomic and clinical factors in preschool children over a 5-year period. A series of cross-sectional surveys was conducted in Santa Maria, Brazil, on children attending a National Day of Children's Vaccination. The same protocol was used in all surveys conducted in 2008, 2...

Background: Pulp necrosis is a common detrimental consequence of dental traumatic injuries. Early management of such cases is mandatory in order to prevent subsequent pathological changes that could further complicate the treatment. Pulp necrosis, chronic and cystic apical periodontitis can be the fate if these teeth are left untreated. Despite these serious complications, root canal treatment ...