The relationship of a clinical protocol and emergency treatment success of dental trauma

Resumo

The aim of this study was to investigate
whether the sequelae arising from dental trauma in permanent teeth
were influenced by the use or non-use of a clinical protocol, in emergency
care treatment facilities in the city of Joinville/SC, Brazil. Material
and methods: From 2008 to 2010, a total of 70 dental records were
reviewed and evaluated 6 months after the completion of treatment.
In addition to the data relating to gender, age, etiology, most affected
teeth, and most prevalent traumas, the individuals were divided into
2 groups to compare the sequelae observed following either the use
or non-use of a clinical protocol for dental trauma treatment. Results:
There was a greater incidence of male patients, particularly in the agerange of 8 to 15 years. Falls were the most frequent cause of trauma.
The total success rate of the emergency care was of 78.57%. In the
group in which the protocol was used, the success rate reached 88.89%
compared to 60.0% in the group in which the protocol was not used.
Conclusion: The use of a clinical protocol positively influenced the
sequelae arising after treatment for dental trauma.