Fractured anterior teeth among mentally handicapped school children in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Abstract

Prevalence of fractured anterior teeth among 205 mentally handicapped school children in Ibadan, Nigeria is presented. A high prevalence of 20% was found and a higher proportion of females wes found to have fractured anterior teeth than males. The 13-15 years age group had the highest percentage prevalence. Tooth fractures occurred more in the upper jaw. Seizure disorders was found to be a statistically significant predisposing factor among this group of children. Management of these children depends on prevention as there are factors which may prevent the provision of good restorative care for this group of children.