Occurrence of dental alveolus traumas at the university clinics of Kinshasa: Second part, preliminary study of 93 cases

Abstract

Introduction: this study aimed to analyze the clinical, epidemiological features of dental alveolus fractures at the university clinics of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study in the department of odontostomatology, in the service of stomatology and maxillo-facial surgery at the university clinics of Kinshasa over a period of 7 years, from January 2007 to December 2014. Results: data were collected from 93 records, male sex was predominant (66.7%) and the most prevalent age group ranged between 20 years and 29 years. The most frequent causes of dental alveolus traumas were assaults and brawls (52.7%) and dental dislocation was the most frequent lesion (52.7%). Retro-alveolar radiography was performed in 75.7% of patients and mono-maxillary fixation was the most performed treatment (60.2%). Conclusion: the analysis of the clinical profile of dental alveolus traumas at the University Clinics of Kinshasa involved the direct observation of a young adult male presenting with dental luxations of the maxillaires due to assaults and brawls.