Outcome comparison of both age groups
| Parameter | Pediatric (2-12 years) | Adult (>12 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2004-2022 | 2004-2021 |
| Total studies | 18 | 8 |
| Type of studies | CR | CS 1, CR 7 |
| Total cases | 18 | 10 |
| Sex, male/female | 9/9 | 7/3 |
| Etiology | Fall 14 (sport 5, bicycle 3, fall from height 5, bathroom skid 1), blast 1, RTA 2, swimming 1 | Fall 5, sport 1, NM 1, assault 1 |
| Radiographic investigations | OPG 11 and PNS 1, IOPA 5, NCCT 3, lateral radiograph 1, occlusal radiograph 1, PA skull 1, NM 3 | OPG 3, IOPA 2, CBCT 2, none 1, NM 2 |
| Jaw type & regions | Maxilla (anterior) 10, mandible (anterior) 6, maxilla posterior 1, maxilla (anterior-posterior) 1 | Maxilla (anterior) 6, mandible (anterior) 1, maxillary posterior 1 |
| Dental trauma components | Avulsion 9, luxation 4, intrusion 3, extrusion 1, crown/enamel fracture 3, NM 6 | Avulsion 1, luxation 1, intrusion 1, extrusion 1 crown/enamel fracture 3, NM 3 |
| Immediate dental injury management | Repositioning 7, replantation 4, no reimplantation 5, composite restoration 3 NM 5 |
Repositioning 3, replantation 1, selective grinding 1, NM 2 |
| Injury to splinting time | Within 24 hours: 7 NM 11 |
Immediate to 48 hours: 4 NM 4 |
| Type of splint | Composite resin bonded 9, acrylic resin splint 5, suture 1, titanium mesh 1, vacuum splint 1, circummandibular wires with MMF 1 (rigid 9, semi-rigid 9) | Composite resin bonded 4, bone screw stabilization 1, Erich’s arch bar with wire/custom made bar 3 (rigid 6 and semi-rigid 2) |
| Type of anesthesia (case) | LA 13, GA 5 | LA 6 (7 cases), GA 2, NM 1 |
| Duration of splinting | 2-4 weeks: 13 6-12 weeks: 2 5-9 months: 2 NM 1 |
2-4 weeks: 4 6-8 weeks: 2 3 months: 1 (3 cases) NM 1 |
| Late dental management | Endodontics (3 days-12 weeks: 6, >12 weeks: 2, not required/not done: 2, RPD: 1, NM: 7) RPD 1 |
Endodontics (2-12 weeks: 4, NM: 3, not required: 1 [3 cases]) Veneers/crowns 2, RPD 1 (3 cases) |
| Complications | Resorption 2, abscess 1, recession 1, extraction 1, none 7, NM 6 | None 3, NM 5 |
| Follow-up duration | 1-42 months | 3-60 months |
(CR: case report, CS: case series, RTA: road traffic accident, NM: not mentioned, OPG: orthopantomogram, IOPA: intra oral periapical, CBCT: cone-beam computed tomography, NCCT: non-contrast computed tomography, PNS: paranasal sinus view, PA: posterior-anterior, MMF: maxillomandibular fixation, LA: local anesthesia, GA: general anesthesia, RPD: removable partial denture)