Assessment of the knowledge and attitude of parents regarding the management of avulsion of tooth: a cross-sectional study

Background: Traumatic accidents and sports activities may cause injuries to the teeth and surrounding structures especially among children and adolescents. The most commonly involved is tooth avulsion. The experience of pain, emotional distress and physical impairement during dental trauma has a potential of producing dental anxiety in the children. Objective: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of parents regarding the management of avulsion of tooth. Material and method: A questionnaire comprising of 10 questions with multiple choices was given to the 80 parents participated in the study. The knowledge assessed through the responses given by the parents after completing the proforma. The data was collected and statistically analyzed. Result: 78.75% of parents experienced that the tooth of their child become avulsed by the trauma. Conclusion: Preventive programs and educational campaigns should be conducted to improve the knowledge of the parents, teachers and general population about the preservation and management of the avulsed tooth.