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Table 2 Aetiology of trauma to anterior teeth among the patients

From: Pattern of traumatised anterior teeth among adult Nigerians and complications from late presentation

Aetiology

Frequency

n

Percent

%

Falls

43

26.4

Motor cycle accidents (MCA)

30

18.4

Domestic accidents

21

12.9

Cracking bone and palm kernel (CBPK)

15

9.2

Motor vehicle accidents (MVA)

14

8.6

Fights

13

8.0

Sporting activities

10

6.1

Assaults

10

6.1

Occupational accident

5

3.1

Opening bottle cork

2

1.2

Total

163

100.0

  1. Assaults included cases of domestic violence, physical abuse and gunshot