Prevenzione delle complicanze nella traumatologia dentale del paziente in crescita

Abstract

Objectives

To review the procedures for the correct management of dental trauma in pediatric patients.

Materials and methods

The authors conducted a search in the PubMed Database for literature on the management of dental trauma and evaluation of the knowledge of this issue among healthcare providers and others. Questionnaires were also sent to 20 mothers in the Ferrara area (Italy) with children between 0 and 15 years of age. Based on the results obtained, authors produced a leaflet outlining the steps involved in the management of dental trauma.

Results

The results showed that knowledge of this issue was low among the parents interviewed.

Conclusions

A simple, easy-to-understand leaflet can be a valuable, low-cost tool for conveying important basic information to prevent and manage dental trauma in children.