Individual and contextual factors associated with traumatic dental injuries in a population of Brazilian adolescents.

Rejane Cristina Leite da FonsecaJosé Leopoldo Ferreira AntunesAndreia Morales CascaesRafael Aiello Bomfim

Published in: Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology (2019)

At least one variable of the individual and contextual predisposing, enabling, and need factors (except for individual enabling variables) were associated with dental trauma in Brazilian adolescents aged 15-19 years. This information may help with the planning of preventive actions and dental treatment, especially in mid-sized and large cities.

Keyphrases

oral health
young adults
physical activity
spinal cord injury
healthcare
health information
social media