Table 3 Distribution of mothers' favorable answers to knowledge questions regarding traumatic dental injuries management (n = 277)
Question | N | % |
|---|---|---|
If a tooth is broken due to injuries, can the broken piece be glued back in place? Answer: Yes | 67 | 24.2 |
If a baby tooth falls, should it be put back in its place? Answer: No | 175 | 63.2 |
If a permanent tooth falls, should it be put back in its place? Answer: Yes | 102 | 36.8 |
Where do you take a child with a dental trauma first? Answer: Dental office | 217 | 78.3 |
When is the best time for a fallen tooth to be glued back in its place? Answer: Immediately/Less than 30 min | 115 | 41.5 |
What is the best way to clean a fallen tooth before its replantation? Answer: water | 21 | 7.6 |
How do you keep the tooth until its replacement? Answer: In milk/Child’s mouth | 47 | 14 |
What would you do if your child develops a loose tooth due to a trauma? Answer: I will try to replace the tooth | 31 | 11.2 |