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Frequency of dental traumatisms in relation to overbite and accidental aetiology in cadets of the FAP Officers School, 2018
(Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2019-05-14) Chilón Trejo, Naysha Widne; Garavito Chang, Enna Lucila
Dental trauma represents one of the most serious public health problems, as evidenced by the high prevalence reported. Various studies have shown that crown fractures account for 26% - 76% of injuries in permanent dentition, most of which occur in the anterior sector. These injuries have a significant impact on the quality of life, affecting individuals physically, psychologically, and aesthetically. This study is a research thesis aimed at determining the frequency of dental trauma in relation to horizontal overbite and accidental causes in cadets from the Peruvian Air Force Academy (FAP) in 2018. It was found that the frequency of dental trauma in cadet patients from the Air Force Academy is high, with 48.5% of those examined presenting some form of dental trauma. Enamel-only fractures and enamel-dentin fractures were the most common lesions, and they occurred more frequently in male cadets. The most affected age group by dental trauma was the younger group (20 and 22 years). Additionally, it was determined that increased horizontal overbite and accidental causes are associated with the presence of dental trauma. It is recommended that the institution implement monthly seminars to raise awareness about the issue of dental trauma, providing guidance on prevention and teaching cadets how to respond in such cases.