Association of the prevalence and severity of untreated traumatic dental injuries with body mass index among Brazilian preschool children.

Background/aim: Children with excess weight may be more predisposed to traumatic dental injuries (TDI). The aim of this study was to investigate the association between overweight/obesity and TDI presence and severity in Brazilian preschool children.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 347 children aged three to five years.