Analysis of dentoalveolar trauma incidents treated in the emergency services department at a healthcare teaching institution in Medellin (Colombia) 2007-2012

Introduction: dental trauma is considered a dental emergency and it occurs frequently, especially among young people. The aim of this research was to analyze dentoalveolar trauma incidents treated in the emergency services department of a university clinic in the city of Medellin (Colombia), between 2007 and 2012. Methods: this was a retrospective, descriptive study in which 7.555 clinical histories were revised, the final sample comprising the 549 cases that met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: of all causes for consultations, 7,3% were due to dentoalveolar trauma; most patients seeking treatment were females (53,2%). The population aged between 11 and 20 was the most affected (18,4%). Falls and sporting activities caused 15,1% and 6,7% of accidents respectively. Conclusion: dentoalveolar trauma is a common occurrence in emergency dental treatment.

• Autores: Pérez Amaya, Eliana María; Ruiz Correa, Lilibeth; Peláez Jiménez, Leidy Daiana; Salazar Garzón, Natalia; Orozco Arcila, Steven; Arcila, Orozco
• Tipo de recurso: Article of journal
• Fecha de publicación: 2014
• Institución: Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
• Repositorio: Repositorio UCC
• Idioma: spa
• OAI Identifier: oai:repository.ucc.edu.co:20.500.12494/9672
• Acceso en línea: https://revistas.ucc.edu.co/index.php/od/article/view/718; https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12494/9672
• Rights: openAccess
• License: Derechos de autor 2015 Revista Nacional de Odontología