Статистические аспекты обращений детей за стоматологической помощью при острой зубной боли.

Abstract

The study analyzes the characteristics of the treatment of children with acute toothache in dental departments. The object of the study was the medical records of dental institutions in St. Petersburg. The subject of the study is the treatment of children of different age groups. The time period of the study is from 2010 to 2023. Relevance. The study of pediatric dentistry issues related to intense toothache occupies a special place in many studies. This is largely due to the age characteristics of children, who, due to their lack of development of communication skills, are not able to independently control what is happening. Analyzing applications to dental clinics, special attention should be paid to the fact that a significant part of patients are children suffering from acute toothache. This phenomenon highlights the importance of a statistical study of the causes and sequences associated with the need for dental care among the younger generation. Focusing on aspects related to children’s dental care for acute toothaches opens up access to a deep understanding of the problem and the development of strategies to overcome it. The study of statistical data can reveal certain trends, which, in turn, will help to develop more effective methods of prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children. The purpose of the study: the study of statistical aspects of children’s requests for dental care for acute toothache. Materials and methods of research: analysis of scientific and practical literature, generalization, statistical and analytical analysis. As a result of the research, a review of scientific, practical, statistical information was carried out, an empirical study was conducted, and the author’s conclusions were given. Based on the analysis, which affected the frequency of children’s visits to dental institutions, the main reasons for such visits were identified. At the top of the list are preventive measures that emphasize parents’ awareness of the importance of taking care of their child’s dental health, as well as indicating the effectiveness of educational programs in the field of dentistry. They are followed by an urgent need to consult a specialist due to severe toothache caused by a variety of causes, among which there may be diseases such as pulpitis or periodontitis. The analysis of data for the period from 2010 to 2023 revealed the immutability of the main reasons for dental office attendance and the quantitative characteristics of such requests, which confirms the constant relevance of this issue