Which of the following is true regarding the measurement of incisor trauma in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assessments are recorded for the 12 anterior teeth in specific ages of children and adults.
B) Individuals aged 6-29 years received the Incisor Trauma assessment.
C) The examiner examines the selected teeth for evidence of traumatic injury.
D) Result depends on the teeth examined, which changes with the survey.

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Measurement of orofacial injuries and tooth trauma can be incorporated into oral health surveillance. Tooth trauma has been assessed in specific aged children and adults on past NHANES by questioning individuals in the sample about a history of tooth trauma and by examining the eight permanent incisors, as a standard protocol.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Measurement of Incisor