Abstract
241 patients suffering from traumatic facial and dental injuries presenting to the Ahmadabad Municipal Dental College and Hospital were included in the study. 110 patients (males - 87, females - 23) suffered disfiguring injuries and/or loss of multiple front teeth (DF). 131 patients (males - 102, females - 29) suffered no disfigurement (NDF). Assessment was carried out on day of discharge (D.O.D), 1month, and 6months. Impact of Event Scale (I.E.S-R) was used to assess the presence of post traumatic stress disorder in the patients. Patients with DF injuries had statistically significant higher mean scores than patients suffering NDF injuries. Female patients had comparatively higher scores at D.O.D, 1month, and 6months. Patients treated with maxillomandibular fixation and between ages 18 and 40years also had significantly higher scores. Patients with DF facial injuries including multiple anterior teeth loss had significantly higher mean (I.E.S-R) scores for PTSD in comparison with patients with NDF facial injuries.
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