Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-10 | Issue-11 | 478-485
Original Research Article
Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries among Professional Sportspersons in Haryana, India
Dr. Diksha Sharma, Dr. Manjunath, B. C, Dr. Bhavna Sabbarwal, Dr. Rajesh Rohilla, Dr. Adarsh Kumar, Dr. Nirav Vyas
Published : Nov. 15, 2025
Abstract
Background: Sportspersons often suffer from traumatic dental injuries, which can have significant impact on their appearance and physical health. Thus, immediate evaluation is critical for early management as there are no strict guidelines regarding the usage of preventive strategies. Hence present study conducted to assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) among sportspersons. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among professional sportspersons in various sports academies in Haryana. Total sample size was 363. Data collection was carried out with the help of self-structured proforma containing sociodemographic details, knowledge, attitude, and practices and traumatic dental injuries were recorded using Ellis and Davis (1970) classification. Chi-square test was used to find out the difference between variables. Binary logistic regression applied to test the association between traumatic dental injuries and various sociodemographic and dental factors. Results: The prevalence of traumatic dental injuries was found to be 10.5%. Central and lateral incisors were the most commonly affected teeth with Ellis Class I and II injuries. Female Sportspersons and those involved in contact sports exhibited a higher susceptibility to traumatic dental injuries. The study also revealed a low level of knowledge and attitude among sportspersons towards treatment and management. Conclusion: The burden of traumatic dental injuries was higher among female sportspersons and those playing contact sports. There is requirement to create awareness among sportspersons to mitigate the effect and to reduce the incidence of traumatic dental injuries.