Exploring Dental Trauma Among Cattle Farmers in Vadodara, Gujarat: Prevalence and Risk Factors.

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Dental Traumatology Pub Date : 2025-01-19 DOI:10.1111/edt.13038

Pratik B Kariya, Aishwarya V Antala, Sweta Singh, Simron Baishya, Palak Shah

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Background: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are a global health concern, affecting millions of people annually. The prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) can vary significantly with change in geographic region, occupation, and lifestyle. Animal handlers, such as cattle farmers, are at risk of experiencing TDIs due to their interactions with animals. However, there have been no previous studies investigating the prevalence of TDI among cattle farmers.

Aim: To determine the prevalence and associated risk of TDI among cattle farmers in Vadodara City, Gujarat, India.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among cattle farmers residing in Vadodara City. Purposive snowball sampling was used to recruit the cattle farmers. A questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic variables, animal handling practices, experience, history of trauma. Clinical examination was carried out to screen for TDI and possible risk factors.

Results: A total of 357 cattle farmers participated in the study. The prevalence of TDI among cattle farmers was 7.8%. All the respondents reported some form of soft tissue injury (100%). Luxation (60.71%) was the most frequent dental injury, followed by tooth fracture (57.14%). Maxillary incisors were the most commonly affected teeth (75.61%). Kicking (39%) and head-butting (43%) were the most frequent causes of injury. Increased overjet, inadequate lip coverage, and Class II molar relationship were associated with a higher risk of TDI.

Conclusion: Prevalence of TDI among cattle farmers was found to be 7.8%. Since the cattle farmers are inherently at risk for TDI as occupational hazard, preventing dental trauma-related injuries in cattle farmers is crucial.

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探索古吉拉特邦瓦多达拉养牛户的牙外伤：患病率和危险因素。

背景：创伤性牙齿损伤（TDI）是一个全球性的健康问题，每年影响数百万人。外伤性牙损伤（TDIs）的患病率随地理区域、职业和生活方式的变化而显著不同。动物处理者，如养牛户，由于与动物的相互作用，有患tdi的风险。然而，以前没有研究调查TDI在养牛户中的流行程度。目的：确定印度古吉拉特邦瓦多达拉市养牛户中TDI的患病率和相关风险。方法：采用横断面研究方法对瓦尔多达拉市的养牛户进行调查。采用有目的的滚雪球抽样方法招募养牛户。使用问卷收集人口统计变量、动物处理方法、经验、创伤史等数据。进行临床检查以筛查TDI及可能的危险因素。结果：共有357名养牛户参与了研究。牛农TDI患病率为7.8%。所有的应答者都报告了某种形式的软组织损伤（100%）。脱位（60.71%）是最常见的牙损伤，其次是牙齿断裂（57.14%）。上颌门牙是最常见的感染牙（75.61%）。踢腿（39%）和撞头（43%）是最常见的伤害原因。增加的覆盖、不充分的唇部覆盖和II级磨牙关系与TDI的高风险相关。结论：养牛户TDI患病率为7.8%。由于养牛户本身就面临TDI的职业危害风险，因此预防养牛户的牙齿创伤相关伤害至关重要。

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Dental Traumatology 医学-牙科与口腔外科

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

32.00%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Dental Traumatology is an international journal that aims to convey scientific and clinical progress in all areas related to adult and pediatric dental traumatology. This includes the following topics: - Epidemiology, Social Aspects, Education, Diagnostics - Esthetics / Prosthetics/ Restorative - Evidence Based Traumatology & Study Design - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/Transplant/Implant - Pediatrics and Orthodontics - Prevention and Sports Dentistry - Endodontics and Periodontal Aspects The journal"s aim is to promote communication among clinicians, educators, researchers, and others interested in the field of dental traumatology.