Prevalence of traumatic dental injuries in emergency dental services: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Thiago César da Silva LimaSylvia Cury CosteMarina Izabelle Avelar Pires FernandesDaniela Augusta Barbato-FerreiraEnrico Antonio ColosimoMassimo Del FabbroAntônio Paulino Ribeiro SobrinhoMaria Ilma de Souza Gruppioni CôrtesJuliana Vilela BastosPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2022)
The overall pooled prevalence of TDI in emergency dental services was 15.4%, and 24% in the age group under 21 years. Considering the impact of prompt and correct emergency care in the long-term prognosis of TDI, such knowledge is relevant to organize emergency healthcare and support public policies in this area.