Parental awareness of the emergency management of avulsed teeth in children.

摘要: Although public awareness campaigns on avulsed teeth have been mounted in the past, no study has investigated knowledge parents possess of protocol for management this dental emergency. The purpose investigation was to evaluate, by means a questionnaire, parental emergency children. Over 2000 were surveyed during four-week period at 20 suburban vacation swimming centres. results indicated that almost two-thirds respondents would attempt replantation an tooth but further questioning showed they did not know correct procedures. Thirty-three per cent unaware any after-hours services. Ninety-two felt should seek professional help urgently following avulsion injury, their transport media poor. Only 5 knew milk medium choice both washing and transporting tooth. Ninety had never received advice what do event accident where permanent avulsed. This revealed need educational aimed increase procedures required when is