Traumatic dental injuries among 12- and 15-year-old adolescents in Georgia: results of the pathfinder study.

Background: Traumatic dental injuries (TDI) are a widespread pathology with serious dental public health concerns.

Objectives: The aim of this pathfinder study was to collect initial epidemiological data on oral health in Republic of Georgia. As part of this study, the prevalence and severity of TDI in permanent teeth among seventh- and tenth-grade schoolchildren were evaluated.