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Archive | ISSUE: 151, Volume: Apr-Jun-2026

TRAUMATIC DENTAL INJURY AMONG 9 11 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN RURAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA


Author:Osadolor OO, Amobi E, Osadolor AJ

published date:2026-Jun-07

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Abstract

Background: Traumatic dental injuries can occur among children in rural communities, and their prevalence may vary from one location to another. Objective: To determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and association of age and sex with traumatic dental injuries among 9–11-year-old schoolchildren in rural communities in Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 9–11-year-old schoolchildren in six public schools selected from Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Ethical clearance was obtained, and informed consent was obtained from the parents of the participating children. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Oral examinations for the presence of traumatic dental injuries were conducted using the Ellis and Davey criteria. The association of age and sex with traumatic dental injuries was assessed using Fisher’s exact test. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: A total of 218 schoolchildren were examined, of whom 111 (50.9%) were males. The participants were aged 9–11 years, with a mean age of 10.0 ± 0.8 years. The prevalence of traumatic dental injuries was 3.2%. Traumatic dental injuries were more common among males and 9-year-old children. Fractures involving enamel with a small amount of dentine exposure and single-tooth fracture presentations were the most common findings.

Conclusion: The prevalence of traumatic dental injuries was 3.2%, and no significant association was found between traumatic dental injuries and age or sex. Oral health education on preventive measures and management is recommended.

Keywords: Children, Community, Injury, Locality, Trauma

Cite this article: Osadolor OO, Amobi E, Osadolor AJ. Traumatic dental injury among 9-11-year-old children in rural public schools in Enugu Etate, Nigeria. Niger Delta J Med Med Res. 2026;5(2):70–73.

Keywords: Children, Community, Injury, Locality, Trauma

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