Impact of Traumatic Dental Injuries on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life using the Adolescent Oro-Dental Trauma Impact Index among 8-12 year-old school children of Goa, India
Context: Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) to permanent teeth are a significant public health concern due to their high prevalence and detrimental impact on a child’s overall development. In addition to physical distress, TDI can cause social and emotional disturbances leading to long-term challenges...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_160_25 |
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Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) to permanent teeth are a significant public health concern due to their high prevalence and detrimental impact on a child’s overall development. In addition to physical distress, TDI can cause social and emotional disturbances leading to long-term challenges. Hence, TDI impact cannot be underestimated.
Aims:
The aim is to measure the impact of TDI on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) using the Adolescent Oro-Dental Trauma Impact Index (AODTII) among 8-12 year-old school children of Goa.
Settings and Design:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 8-12 year-old school children of Goa.
Materials and Methods:
Multistage cluster sampling was carried out in 8-12 year-old school children of Goa. Random selection of one school per Taluka (12 Talukas) was done. A convenience sample of 202 children with a history of TDI from these selected schools was drawn and oral examination was carried out. The validated AODTI Index questionnaire was used to measure self-reported OHRQoL.
Statistical Analysis:
Descriptive data were depicted as frequencies and percentages. Pearson’s Chi-square test was used to obtain the impact significance of treated versus the nontreated TDIs and Independent sample t-test was used to compare the composite scores among treated and nontreated groups.
Results:
Among 202 sample children with TDI, 15.8% (32 children) had a significant impact on OHRQoL.
Conclusions:
The study highlights the profound and multifaceted impact of TDI on young children, consequently influencing their overall development. AODTII Index serves as a simple, reliable, and feasible instrument for evaluating TDI impact on OHRQoL. |
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| ISSN: | 0970-4388 1998-3905 |