PriMera Scientific Surgical Research and Practice (ISSN: 2836-0028)

Research Article

Volume 4 Issue 4

Assessment of the Clinical Activities of Emergency Consultation of the Pediatric Odontology Clinic of Dakar

Abdulye Diouf*, Soukeye De Theyam, Ndee Guignane Diouf, Mamadou Tidiane Dialo, Malik Faye, Jihane Kouli and Issatou Tamba

October 03, 2024

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Abstract

Introduction: Emergency in pediatric dentistry is defined as the occurrence of a diagnostic and therapeutic problem in a child whose examination cannot be postponed and which requires an immediate decision. In order to improve the management of this dental emergency, this study proposes to take stock of the clinical activities of emergency consultations.

Materiels and methods: A retrospective study was carried out on the clinical records of children aged 2 to 15 years who consulted in emergency from 2012 to 2017 at the pediatric dentistry clinic in Dakar. Several variables of interest were analyzed: socio-demographic characteristics, year of consultation, nature of emergency, causal tooth, diagnosis and treatment undertaken.

Results: A total of 1035 files were selected, of which 124 concerned the emergency consultation, 12%. Girls represented 51% (63 children) of the sample and boys 49% (61 children). The average age was 9 years old. The age group 6 to 12 was the most represented (65%). The annual emergency 2016-2017 rate was predominantly 18%. The most frequent emergency diagnoses are related to a caries event. Endodontic treatments were the most performed acts 85%.

Discussion: The low prevalence of emergency consultations is linked to a late start of dental care and a mode of operation dependent on the academic year. . Continuity of care throughout the year could improve the management of emergency consultations.

Keywords: Assessment; clinical activities; emergencies; pediatric dentistry; Dakar

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