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Table 4 Distribution of tooth injuries according to type of accident. Guanhães, Brazil, 2005-2007 (n = 790)

From: Retrospective evaluation of tooth injuries and associated factors at a hospital emergency ward

Type of tooth injury

Automobile accident

Motorcycle accident

Bicycle accident

Accident with animal

Work-related accident

Violence

Sports

Fall

Total (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

Fractures

13 (8.2)

32 (20.1)

35 (22)

25 (15.7)

10 (6.3)

2 (1.3)

39 (24.5)

2 (1.3)

159 (20.1)

Concussion

41 (6.7)

55 (8.9)

58 (9.4)

95 (15.4)

21 (3.4)

129 (20.9)

136 (22.1)

85 (13.8)

616 (78.0)

Luxation

3 (6.1)

1 (2.0)

37 (75.5)

2 (4.1)

4 (8.2)

0 (.0)

1 (2.0)

3 (6.1)

49 (6.2)

Avulsion

8 (11.9)

12 (17.9)

15 (22.4)

15 (22.4)

2 (3.0)

0 (.0)

13 (19.4)

2 (3.0)

67 (8.5)