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. 2021 Mar 12;37(4):576–582. doi: 10.1111/edt.12667

TABLE 2.

Number of patients presenting with dentoalveolar trauma, the place of occurrence and the cause of injury

Home and garden Outside the home environment Total
Cause of injury
Fall 15 (26.7%) 12 (21.4%) 27 (48.2%)
Scooter/Bike 6 (10.7%) 9 (16.1%) 15 (26.7%)
Exercise /Sport 4 (7.1%) 2 (3.6%) 6 (10.7%)
Alleged assault 0 3 (5.4%) 3 (5.4%)
Seizure 1 (1.8%) 0 1 (1.8%)
Eating (orthodontic) 2 (3.6%) 0 2 (3.6%)
Water fight 1 (1.8%) 0 1 (1.8%)
Siblings play fighting 1 (1.8%) 0 1 (1.8%)
Total 30 (53.6%) 26 (46.4%) 56