Influência do traumatismo dentário na qualidade de vida de crianças de 8 a 10 anos no município de Patos - PB.

Abstract

Dental trauma is a consequence of dental organ damage that occurs occasionally. The main etiology is falls and mainly affect the upper central incisors, causing enamel and dentin fracture, having as major victims individuals in the first decade of life. Dental trauma can cause great psychological and social impacts, which directly influence in the individual's quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of dental trauma on the quality of life of children from 8 to 10 years old, who attend public schools in the city of Patos-PB. Methodology: This is an observational, quantitative, analytical and cross-sectional study, with a random and representative sample, totaling 384 children. Data were collected by applying the CPQ8-10 questionnaire, and after clinical examination by calibrated researchers (intra-examiner Kappa, 0.91; inter-examiner Kappa, 0.84). Results were tabulated in a database and calculated using the program SPSS (statical package for social sciences) version 8.0. Results: The occurrence of trauma was predominant in males (47,7%), and most affected group of incisors (97%), The most frequent type of trauma was enamel fracture (65,8%) and there was a statistical association between dental trauma and age (p = 0.042). There was dental trauma impact of quality of life (p = 0.011). Conclusion: Given the high prevalence of dental trauma, there was an impact on the quality of life of children, thus requiring further studies to evaluate this association so that preventive strategies can be adopted.