In pediatric dental injuries, which teeth are most commonly affected?

• A. Mandibular posterior
• B. Mandibular anterior
• C. Maxillary anterior
• D. Maxillary molars

Answer: (C)

Traumatic injuries in children most often involve the front upper teeth because they are the most exposed and protrude forward in the mouth. When a fall or impact occurs, the upper front teeth—especially the maxillary incisors—are the first to take contact, making them the most common targets for trauma. Their position in the arch, along with the relative softness of the surrounding tissues in children, means they’re more prone to chipping, fractures, or displacement compared with teeth toward the back or lower jaw. While injuries can involve other teeth, the maxillary anterior teeth consistently show up as the ones most affected in pediatric dental trauma.