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Ugolini A et al. Dent Traumatol 2018; 34: 36–40

Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) are common in patients with multiple injuries, but the occurrence of several injuries in different parts of the body may result in minor oral injuries being under-reported. There is also a lack of data on the characteristics of work-related TDIs. This epidemiological study aimed to investigate frequency, types and characteristics of TDIs in a large working community. In total, 112 TDIs were recorded, which accounted for 6% of the total occupational trauma. The highest prevalence was amongst males and those in their fourth or fifth decades. Service and office workers represented 52% of the sample, and construction/farm/factory workers and craftsmen 48%. TDIs involving only the teeth and surrounding tissue made up 66% of cases, whereas a maxillofacial injury also occurred in 34%. Crown fracture was the most common injury and root fracture or concussion the least. The upper incisors were the most commonly traumatised and 29% had at least one traumatised tooth with previous dental treatment.