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Parental Knowledge and attitudes toward Dental trauma and Prevention in Handball and Basketball athletes in Rijeka, Croatia

The aim of this study was to investigate parental knowledge and attitudes about emergency treatment of avulsed teeth, the potential of using mouth guards during children’s sports, and the importance of education on this subject. Method and materials. This study was conducted on a sample size of 127 parents of athletes 8-15 years old, who were all members of handball and basketball teams in Rijeka, Croatia. Results. Approximately 68% of parents had not received education about dental injuries and were not informed about it. A small proportion of the children wore mouth guards, regardless of whether their parents were educated in terms of dental trauma or not. In the analysis of emergency procedure method used on avulsed tooth, no statistically significant difference was found between those who were previously educated about dental trauma and those who were not. Conclusion. Mouth guards should definitely become part of the mandatory equipment in sports, and this awareness should be raised in athletes as well as their parents. It is necessary to educate the public about emergency procedures in the event of dental injury.

dental trauma, knowledge, attitude, mouthguard use

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