DENTAL TRAUMA LEADING TO PERIODONTALLY COMPROMISED TEETH OF YOUNG BOYS IN LAHORE

Abstract

 Traumatic dental injuries are emergencies that must be treated promptly. These injuries are com­mon among children; with the maxillary anterior teeth being usually affected causing functional and esthetic problems. Consequences of dental trauma include, speech defects, pulp necrosis, apical radiolucencies, partial or total pulp calcification, root resorption and marginal periodontal bone loss and the possibility that trauma from occlusion might contribute to the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. This study focused on the periodontal health of traumatized teeth of young boys from schools in Lahore (n=449). The students were examined by six calibrated dentists in natural light, with the student sitting on a chair using dental examination kit (dental mirror & probe). Findings were re­corded on a WHO oral assessment form for CPITN and dental trauma index.

The study reported a mean CPITN 2.42 ± 0.78 and mean dental trauma index 2.10 ± 0.71. The average age of the sample was 12 ± 1.92. The sample also highlighted that 31% developed post trauma pocket. The results showed that only 11% (50) of the sample received treatment for trauma.