Web-based dental trauma database using Eden Baysal dental trauma index: a turkish multicenter study

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the prevalence and pattern of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) among Turkish children in a web-based and multicenter design using Eden Baysal Dental Trauma Index (EBDTI). Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted dental trauma patients aging 1-15 years and a web-based form was developed and used to record the information of the patients’ clinical and radiographic findings including EBDTI. The obtained data also included patient gender, age at the initial date of trauma, date of trauma, cause of injury and emergency treatment. Data were analyzed using Pearson Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: A total of 280 traumatized teeth in 252 patients were evaluated. Dental trauma was seen more in boys and 7-10 years age group (p