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The implementation of creative methodologies in favor of passing on healthy information has been an important aspect with regard to self-care awareness. This article aims to report a university extension experience carried out in a community of the Middle Solimões and which focused on the use of chemical experiments for the teaching of cariology related to the eating habits of riverside children. For this, an action was carried out involving the execution of two chemical experiments ("lava lamp" and "egg in vinegar"); a dialogic practice (participatory theater); and a perceptive mural of collective assimilation of contents (using illustrations of different foods). The experiences proved to be a relaxed way of passing on information on oral health; the participatory theater caught the attention of all the participants - mainly children aged between 5 and 8 years old -; and the perceptions mural revealed that the scientific knowledge passed on was very successfully assimilated by the target audience. The chemical experiments proved to be effective in the health education process for the aforementioned target audience. In addition, the extension academics reported solid learning about the living conditions of the riverside community, which complemented the knowledge obtained in graduation regarding this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: At the present time, progress has been made between the relation in oral health and general health. Therefore, deepen knowledge of the oral health status of a population is essential for the establishment of health promotion measures. Since populations with special needs require a multidisciplinary approach, it is even more important to define these measures. The first step will be to establish the baseline values of a population, and thus to better understand their oral health needs. Objectives: This work aims to characterize the oral health status of a population with special needs at Cerci Portalegre. Methods: After obtaining the informed consent of the heads of the institution and the individuals' legal guardians, as well as the consent of the individuals, the observation of the oral cavity was carried out to collect the present and past history of dental caries using the DMFT index (index of decayed, missing and filled teeth) and the evaluation of bacterial plaque accumulation on the dental surface by the DI'S index (bacterial plaque index). Results: Forty individuals were observed, 29 men and 11 women, with a mean age of 35 years. It was observed that these individuals had a mean value of DMFT of 4.7 decayed, missing and filled teeth, with no statistically significant difference between men and women (p=0.952). The mean value of DI'S was 2.02 which represents a high value of bacterial plaque accumulation which, being an etiological factor of oral diseases, indicates a risk of developing oral health problems. Conclusions: Patients with disabilities in most cases require more care at the level of oral health, due to their physical and mental inability to perform correct oral hygiene habits. Therefore, promoting oral health and educational measures may play a relevant role in the study population for the prevention of oral health problems and consequently other health problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Caries disease has a multifactorial etiology and can affect the entire tooth structure. In deep cavities, expectant treatment can avoid damage to the pulp. In early lesions, the ART technique is an acceptable alternative. Objective: To discuss indications, contraindications, techniques, and clinical relevance of the expectant treatment (conventional and modified) and the ART technique in the treatment of carious lesions. Methods: A literature review of scientific articles (published in PubMED/Medline and Scielo databases, between 2009 and 2020) and books considered relevant to this study. Results: In the expectant treatment, carious dentin is removed in two stages: a superficial removal of the carious lesion at the first visit, and a final removal after different time intervals. However, some authors argue that it is not necessary to perform the second step. Just lower the glass-ionomer cements and then perform the definitive restoration, a technique known as modified expectant treatment, is necessary. Regarding the ART technique, the management of the lesion is conducted with the least possible intervention, using only manual instruments. It is reliable and well accepted especially in the Pediatric Dentistry clinic. Both culminate in favorable therapeutic results. Conclusion: Initially, the dentist must always carry out a thorough diagnosis of caries lesions aiming at the maximum prevention of the dental structure. You should opt for conventional restorative treatment only when other methods are no longer sufficient to stop the progression of the lesion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective was to investigate the experience of dental caries and associated factors from the children's and adolescents' medical records who visited the Children's Dental Clinic of a College of southern Brazil. A cross-sectional study was carried out by analyzing 262 medical records. For data collection, information on demographic data, oral hygiene, food, breastfeeding and oral clinical data were used to investigate. A multivariate analysis was used to estimate the odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals, by the exposure variables in a Binary Logistic Regression model (p-value< 0.05). Of the sample, 86.3% had some teeth with experience of dental caries, with only 13.7% free of caries. The average dental caries was 5.3 ± 3.1 in children between 6 and 8 years and 2.0 ± 1.9 between 9 and 12 years. There was a statistically significant association between age and dental caries, with the largest age group being a protective factor for dental caries (OR 0.30; 95%CI 0.17-0.53). Children who were breastfed naturally had a protective factor for caries (OR 0.29; 95%CI 0.10-0.88). The experience of dental caries in children was high, especially in primary teeth, with a higher average of decayed teeth. Breastfeeding and age were a protective factor for dental caries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Although a trend towards dental caries reduction has been observed, further investigations on its pattern and development are still needed. Objective: To investigate the influence of clinical, social and environmental variables on dental caries prevalence in adolescents from a Brazilian municipality supplied with fluoridated water in 2018. Method: This study was conducted with a non-probabilistic sample of 277 adolescents aged 12 years of public schools in Nova Friburgo, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Clinical examinations were carried out by calibrated examiners to assess caries, periodontal disease, and fluorosis according to criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO). Semi-structured questionnaires were applied to record socio-environmental information. Results: Individuals living in regions supplied with fluoridated water below the minimum required levels (OR=3.60, p=0.0006), with low income (OR=1.90, p=0.0444), presence of gingivitis (OR=3.36; p=0.0016), and whose reason for visiting the dentist was dental treatment (OR=2.41; p=0.0203) were more likely to have dental caries. A significant reduction (p<0.0001) in dental caries indexes was observed between 2012 and 2018. Conclusion: Fluoridation of public water supply at unsuitable levels, as well as other social and clinical variables can influence the caries pattern in adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introdução: A Stevia rebaudiana é uma planta nativa da América do Sul, da qual é extraída a stevia , um adoçante natural não calórico com potencial adoçante maior do que a sacarose, sem efeitos adversos e que tem demonstrado possuir muitos benefícios para a saúde sistêmica e, mais recentemente, para a saúde oral. O objetivo da presente revisão de literatura é apresentar os benefícios da Stevia como importante opção para substituição do uso da sacarose e dos adoçantes artificiais, principalmente no que se refere a saúde bucal. Discussão: Os estudos sobre a Stevia contribuem com importantes informações a respeito do potencial papel anticariogênico e antimicrobiano, oriundo de sua capacidade de reduzir a carga bacteriana, a formação de biofilme, evitando altas diminuições de pH e atuando como um agente anti-inflamatório. A Stevia pode se tornar um complemento aos cuidados de saúde bucal na forma de bochechos, cremes dentais, goma de mascar, saliva artificial, comprimidos mastigáveis, além de seu efeito benéfico para a saúde em geral, principalmente em paciente com obesidade, diabetes e hipertensão. Conclusão: Dessa forma, a Stevia apresenta vantagens quando comparada a outros adoçantes artificiais, além de ser uma excelente opção para substituir a sacarose.

Resumo Introdução A saúde bucal das populações indígenas brasileiras foi historicamente negligenciada. Recentemente tem sido dada atenção especial por meio da Política Nacional de Saúde Bucal Indígena. No entanto, muito pouco ainda se sabe a respeito da realidade epidemiológica bucal dessas populações, em especial no Sul do Brasil. Objetivo Investigar a situação de saúde bucal dos índios guaranis. Método Estudo transversal realizado em 19 aldeias, totalizando 203 sujeitos. Foram utilizados os métodos de pesquisa da OMS. Resultados O CPOD médio aos 12 anos e na faixa etária de 15-19 anos foi de 1,3 e 3,4, respectivamente. Em adultos, a média foi de 11,55, com componente perdido (P) de 69,3%. Entre idosos, o CPOD foi de 18,6. O ceo foi significativamente maior nas mulheres (p < 0,05) aos 5 anos. A presença de cálculo foi a condição periodontal mais prevalente em todas as idades. Entre as crianças, 91% apresentaram padrão normal de oclusão. Padrões aceitáveis de fluorose foram encontrados em 91,4% dos indivíduos do grupo de 15-19 anos. A higiene bucal e o uso de pasta fluoretada foram relatados por 95%. Conclusão A população indígena guarani da região Sul do Brasil apresentou alguns indicadores de saúde bucal melhores do que os relatados no inquérito epidemiológico de saúde bucal de 2010. O CPOD médio em diferentes idades foi menor no povo guarani do que na população em geral. O acesso a itens de higiene bucal e a serviços de saúde pode explicar alguns desses resultados. Esses dados são importantes para o planejamento de ações de saúde para essa população.

O tratamento antineoplásico traz consigo alterações bucais imediatas e tardias. Essas podem interferir diretamente na qualidade de vida e saúde dos pacientes submetidos a estes tratamentos. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é estabelecer alternativas dentro da odontologia para promover a saúde bucal em um paciente pós radioterapia de cabeça e pescoço, bem como salientar os desafios encontrados neste processo através de um relato de caso clínico. Relato de caso: Paciente sexo masculino, 59 anos, leucoderma, diagnosticado em com Carcinoma Epidermoide Infiltrativo (CEC) em epitélio orofaringeano com envolvimento de borda da língua, mucosa gengival, pilar tonsilar e região retromolar. O mesmo foi submetido à cirurgia ressectiva do tumor seguido de um ciclo de quimioterapia e radioterapia na região de cabeça e pescoço. Ao exame clínico inicial foram observadas diversas consequências destes tratamentos, as quais necessitavam de intervenção odontológica. O maior desafio encontrado neste estudo foi estabelecer um protocolo de atendimento. Conclusão: Ao término deste caso, foi possível avaliar que o paciente obteve resultados satisfatórios diante dos procedimentos adotados pela equipe, uma vez que o objetivo do tratamento odontológico é estabilizar as condições bucais para minimizar a infecção local e sistêmica e o risco de agravamento das sequelas durante e após o tratamento do câncer e consequentemente, melhorar a qualidade de vida do paciente. MAINTAINING ORAL HEALTH IN A PATIENT AFTER HEAD AND NECK RADIOTHERAPY: A CASE REPORT ABSTRACT The antineoplastic therapy brings immediate and late oral changes, and these alterations can interfere directly in the quality of life and health of patients submitted to these treatments. The goal of this paper was the oral rehabilitation of a patient after treatment of head and neck radiotherapy, by means of endodontic procedures, restorers and prosthetics, through a clinical case report. The male patient, 59 years old, leucoderma, diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSS) in oropharyngeal epithelial with involvement of the border of the tongue, gingival mucosa, tonsillar pillar and retromolar region. The patient was submitted to surgical resection of the tumor followed by a cycle of chemotherapy, the treatment continued with radiotherapy. At the initial clinical examination it was observed many consequences of these treatments that needed odontological intervention. The main challenge found in this study was to establish a care protocol. At the end of this study it was possible to evaluate that the patient obtained satisfactory results regarding the procedures adopted by the team. The goal of the odontological treatment is to eliminate or to establish the oral conditions to minimize the local and systematic infection, during and after the cancer treatment, and consequently, to improve the patient’s quality of life.

This study aimed to assess mothers' oral health-related knowledge and practices in immediate and late puerperium, and in the child's first year of life. This study is a prospective cohort study, in which data were collected from 358 mothers of children born between 2013 and 2014, in immediate and late puerperium, and in children's first year of life, by interviews with sociodemographic characterization and oral health questionnaires, and were analyzed by descriptive statistics and Chi-square test (a = 5%). Participants were mainly aged 20 to 29 years (53.9%), with 7 to 11 years of education (67.6%), from low social class (72.3%), unemployed (58.9%), married or in common-law marriage (84.1%), with more than one child (60.1%). Although 51.7% of them had received information about children's oral health, only 0.8%, 32.4% and 13.7%, respectively, knew the concept, etiology and preventive attitudes regarding dental caries. Mothers aged under 20 and over 30 years, with lower education and from low social class presented significantly lower oral health-related knowledge. At children's first year of life, although 78.7% of the children had already been taken to the dentist, half of them had already tasted sugary foods and drinks. It is highlighted the social determination and the need of an improvement of mothers' oral health-related knowledge and practices. Educational actions, especially in prenatal programs, are important to achieve this improvement and to decrease early childhood caries rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introdução:Devido à grande variedade de formulações químicas entre os dentifrícios infantis e à possibilidade de apresentarem ou não o flúor (F) em sua composição, a vigilância é essencial para o controle da qualidade desses produtos. Objetivo:Analisar a rotulagem e as informações presentes em dentifrícios infantis, disponíveis comercialmente, segundo especificações das Resoluções nº 07, de 10 de fevereiro de 2015, e nº 79, de 28 de agosto de 2000, da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa). Método:Estudo transversal realizado por meio da análise da disponibilidade, preço e avaliação das embalagens (primárias e secundárias) de dentifrícios infantis à venda no município de Londrina, localizado no Norte do Paraná, Brasil. Os produtos foram adquiridos no mês de maio do ano de 2019. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados:Foram avaliados 11 dentifrícios infantis dos quais 73,0% (oito) apresentaram concentração convencional de F (≥ 1.000 ppm F), 9,0% (um) baixa concentração de F (500 ppm F) e 18,0% (dois) eram sem F. O valor do grama do dentifrício sem F foi cerca de três vezes maior que o dos demais produtos. Todos os dentifrícios analisados atendiam às normas estabelecidas pela Resolução nº 79/2000 e 82,0% (nove) estavam em consonância com as exigências da Resolução nº 07/2015. Conclusões: Há uma ampla oferta de dentifrícios infantis no mercado que, em sua grande maioria, encontra-se de acordo com as normas da Anvisa sobre composição e rotulagem. Contudo, ressalta-se a importância da vigilância desses produtos para a garantia do máximo efeito no controle da cárie dentária e o mínimo risco para o desenvolvimento de fluorose dental.

Introduction: The correct diagnosis of dental caries is fundamental for the establishment of its treatment. It can be carried out by different methods and the most common is through visual inspection and radiographic examination. Objective: to discuss, based on a literature review, the clinical and radiographic diagnosis of caries disease and its importance in establishing the correct treatment for this disease. Materials and methods: a literature review was carried out on the electronic databases: PubMed, BVS and Scielo, by a search of relevant articles published from January 2015 to June 2020. Also, 2 books and 1 PhD thesis were included in the selected bibliography, since they bring relevant considerations on the subject studied. Results: In the visual inspection, the presentation of the dental surface is very important in determining the activity of the caries lesion, the aspect, the brightness, and the coloring of the dental surface must be considered for such determination. Radiography is a complement used to assist in diagnosis by providing more visibility and detection of carious lesions, allowing a better visualization of proximal surfaces in posterior teeth, helping in the diagnosis of lesions on these surfaces. Conclusion: The correct diagnosis requires a lot of knowledge from the examiner because opaque stains present in the enamel are not always carious lesions and can reflect a loss of mineral in the structure of this tissue that has developed for different causes, whether pre- or post-eruptive. Early and accurate diagnosis of tooth decay is essential, as this disease is still the main cause of tooth loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Dificuldades no atendimento odontológico das crianças, devido à necessidade de controle do comportamento e de suporte familiar adequado, além de peculiaridades relativas à anatomia dos dentes decíduos, suscitam o uso de técnicas de mínima intervenção para o controle da cárie dentária. Logo, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tratamento minimamente invasivo de lesões de cárie em dentes decíduos, abordando as características, indicações e limitações de diferentes técnicas dentro desse conceito. O controle de biofilme sem selamento dentário é uma abordagem na qual nenhum tipo de material restaurador é colocado para selar as cavidades, sendo instituída a higiene bucal de modo eficiente como estratégia para paralisar as lesões de cárie. O selamento da lesão sem remoção de tecido cariado prevê a utilização de selantes resinosos ou coroas metálicas diretamente sobre as cavidades, sem remoção prévia de tecido cariado. Já a remoção seletiva de cárie seguida de restauração é a técnica mais aceita e utilizada em odontopediatria, sendo atualmente considerado o padrão ouro, em detrimento da remoção total de tecido cariado. Apesar de a mínima intervenção ser bem aceita pelas crianças, sua aceitabilidade pelos responsáveis e odontopediatras ainda é questionável. Verificou-se que todas essas técnicas se apresentam como alternativas eficazes para o tratamento minimamente invasivo em odontopediatria. Entretanto, é fundamental o entendimento, participação e comprometimento dos familiares, tendo em vista que o controle do biofilme e da dieta possuem papel fundamental para garantir o sucesso desses tratamentos.

A inflamação periapical resulta da invasão da cavidade polpar por bactérias orais (na sequência de trauma, desgaste severo ou cárie dentária). Diferentes lesões periapicais (granuloma, quisto, abcesso, osteomielite) têm repercussões diversas, desde desconforto durante a mordida até efeitos sistémicos graves. O objetivo deste estudo consiste em avaliar a frequência dos diversos tipos de lesões periapicais numa amostra de esqueletos da necrópole medieval (séculos XII-XVI) de São João de Almedina (Coimbra, Portugal) de modo a inferir o seu impacto na qualidade de vida dos indivíduos. Observaram-se macroscopicamente 1040 alvéolos de 54 indivíduos adultos (26 masculinos, 16 femininos, 12 de sexo indeterminado). O diagnóstico diferencial das lesões foi efetuado seguindo Dias e Tayles (1997) e Hillson (2001). Foram observadas lesões periapicais em 31,5% dos indivíduos e 3,2% dos alvéolos. Das 33 lesões registadas, 29 eram granulomas ou quistos e quatro eram lesões residuais. As lesões foram observadas mais frequentemente no sexo masculino (38,5%, 9/26) do que no feminino (31,3%, 5/16). O principal fator causador das lesões foi a cárie. Atendendo a que apenas foram identificadas lesões relativamente benignas e assintomáticas, conclui-se que a inflamação periapical não terá tido um impacto muito negativo nos indivíduos estudados.

Resumo Introdução A cárie dentária ainda é um problema de saúde pública na maioria dos países industrializados, com maior prevalência nas populações mais vulneráveis socioeconomicamente. Objetivo Avaliar a prevalência e a severidade da cárie dentária, e as ações curativas realizadas em escolares de 6 a 14 anos do Ensino Fundamental durante quatro meses de intervenção. Material e método Estudo transversal foi realizado com 130 escolares do município de Sarandi-PR. Para o diagnóstico da cárie dentária, foram utilizados os índices ceo-d, CPO-D e ICDAS II. Os escolares receberam atendimento curativo de acordo com as necessidades apresentadas, associado a atividades educativas preventivas. Resultado A prevalência de cárie dentária foi de 70% e 83%, segundo os índice ceo-d/CPO-D e ICDAS II, respectivamente. Os códigos referentes ao ICDAS II com maior prevalência foram ICDAS 5 e 6 (1,57% e 3,69%, respectivamente), enquanto o código 4 foi o de menor prevalência (0,30%). A maioria dos tratamentos restauradores foi realizada pela técnica de Tratamento Restaurador Atraumático (ART) (150 restaurações). Foram realizadas 90 aplicações de verniz fluoretado em lesões iniciais de cárie. Os tratamentos de maior complexidade foram encaminhados para a Unidade Básica de Saúde do município. Dos 32 escolares referenciados, 21 compareceram e nestes foram realizados tratamentos endodônticos e exodontias de dentes decíduos e permanentes. Conclusão A população estudada apresenta prevalência alta de cárie e, após quatro meses de intervenção, observou-se que o ART foi resolutivo para a maioria das necessidades de tratamento (59,2%), apresentando-se como uma estratégia eficiente que pode ser implementada em locais que não oferecem a estrutura de um consultório odontológico.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre prevalência e severidade da cárie e fatores demográficos e socioeconômicos, comportamental e de condições de saúde bucal em adolescentes. Métodos: Estudo transversal com dados secundários de 5.558 adolescentes (15 a 19 anos) examinados na Pesquisa Estadual de Saúde Bucal de São Paulo em 2015. As associações foram testadas pelo modelo de regressão binomial negativa inflado de zeros, considerando-se os pesos amostrais. estimaram-se as razões de prevalência (RP), razões de média (RM) e intervalos de confiança (IC). Resultados: A prevalência de cárie foi de 71,7%, maior no gênero feminino (RP=1,09 - IC95% 1,04;1,15), associada a atraso escolar (RP=1,11 - IC95% 1,03;1,18), cálculo dentário (RP=1,10 - IC95% 1,01;1,20) e não acesso à água fluoretada (RP=1,21 - IC95% 1,01;1,45). Conclusão: A identificação dos fatores associados à cárie pode instruir a programação dos serviços de saúde dirigidos ao controle da doença.

Abstract Introduction Proper storage conditions and maintenance of viable biological material plays an important role in microbiological research, allowing for the opportunity to conduct future studies. Objective To evaluate the viability of Streptococcus mutans strains that were previously grown and stored under different temperatures for approximately eight years. Material and method In this study, we evaluated 393 bacterial isolates that were stored in a freezer at -80°C (G1) and 200 isolates stored in a freezer at -20°C (G2). Aliquots of each sample were plated on blood agar and mitis-salivarius bacitracin sucrose agar-solidified medium. After incubating under microaerophilic conditions in an incubator at 37°C for 72 hours, the presence, morphology and purity of bacterial growth was observed. The data were analyzed by means of descriptive statistics. Result Microbial viability was observed in almost all samples (99.7%) in G1, whereas all isolates stored at -20°C were considered inviable. Conclusion The viability of S. mutans is influenced by the storage temperature of the samples, and the strains remain viable when stored under ideal temperature conditions (-80°C), even when stored for a long period of time.

Resumo Introdução Modelos laboratoriais de biofilmes vêm sendo desenvolvidos com a finalidade de simular o ambiente bucal e o processo de formação da cárie dental. Objetivo Estabelecer e padronizar um modelo de biofilme in vitro para o desenvolvimento de lesões de cárie em dentina. Material e método Doze discos padronizados de dentina bovina foram divididos em três tempos experimentais: 4, 7 e 10 dias. As amostras de cada tempo experimental foram inoculadas com Streptococcus mutans UA 159 em meio de cultura BHI com 1% de sacarose e cultivadas em anaerobiose. As variáveis de resposta foram a perda de dureza integrada (ΔS) dos discos de dentina e dureza do substrato em diferentes profundidades. Os dados de ΔS foram analisados através de ANOVA seguido do teste Tukey, ambos com significância de 5%, e os dados de dureza de profundidade de lesão analisados descritivamente. Resultado Houve maior perda mineral aos 10 dias de crescimento microbiológico quando comparados aos 4 dias (p = 0,034), no entanto não houve diferença entre 7 e 10 dias (p = 0,853). O grupo de 4 dias mostrou perda de dureza em regiões mais superficiais (10-40µm); e o grupo de 10 dias mostrou desmineralização em áreas mais profundas, até 150 µm. Conclusão O modelo proposto mostrou-se capaz de desenvolver lesões de cárie artificiais em dentina. Em 7 dias, as lesões subsuperficiais de dentina foram adequadas para estudos de des-remineralização.

Objetivo: Relacionar a percepção estética e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal na presença de cárie dentária em escolares. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil, entre outubro de 2014 e março de 2015, com 260 escolares, de 8 a 10 anos, divididos em grupos clínicos segundo a presença de cárie dentária. Utilizaram-se questionários “Child Perceptions Questionnaire” e “Child Questionnaire About Teeth Appearence” e avaliação clínica para detecção de dentes cariados, perdidos ou obturados em dentes permanentes e decíduos. Dados analisados através do teste qui-quadrado e Mann Whitney, p ≤ 0.05. Resultados: Dos 260 escolares, 130 (50%) apresentavam a doença cárie, com maior frequência (62,0%) na faixa etária 8 anos. Variáveis socioeconômicas, como menor renda familiar e menor escolaridade da mãe, estiveram associadas ao grupo com cárie (p

Objective: To evaluate the influence of dental trauma on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children and their families. Methods: A total of 571 children aged five years were randomly selected at public schools. Trauma was clinically evaluated in accordance with the Andreasen classification. Caries experience in the anterior region and increased overjet were determined according to the World Health Organization criteria. The Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) was answered by the parents and used to evaluate OHRQoL. In addition, this questionnaire has aspects related to socioeconomic status. Simple logistic regression was performed, and the raw Odds Ratios with the respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated. The variables with p<0.20 were tested in multiple logistic regression models, and those with p≤0.05 remained in the model and the adjusted odds ratio with respective 95%CI was estimated. Results: Income showed a magnitude of association of 1.56 and 2.70 with the OHRQoL of children and families, respectively. The avulsion variable showed 9.65- and 8.25-times greater chance of influencing the OHRQoL of children and families, respectively. The experience of caries showed 3.80- and 2.42‑times greater chance of influencing the OHRQoL of children and families, respectively. Conclusions: Dental trauma did not influence OHRQoL of children and their families negatively. However, avulsion and caries experience in low-income families was associated with a negative perception of OHRQoL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of self-reported trouble sleeping due to dental problems and its association with oral conditions in schoolchildren. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with a representative sample of 1,589 schoolchildren aged 8–10 years enrolled in public schools from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Non-clinical data included a questionnaire about socioeconomic indicators answered by parents/guardians. Children were questioned about whether they had trouble sleeping due to dental problems and about previous history of toothache. Clinical oral examinations were performed to evaluate dental caries — Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index (DMFT/dmft index) and its clinical consequences [PUFA/pufa index: considering the presence of pulpal involvement (P/p); ulceration of tissues due to tooth fragments from decayed crowns (U/u); fistula (F/f); and abscesses (A/a), and traumatic dental injuries (TDI)]. We conducted a descriptive analysis and used adjusted logistic regression models (p<0.05; 95%CI). Results: The prevalence of trouble sleeping due to dental problems was 28%. Children with untreated dental caries (OR 1.32; 95%CI 1.05–1.67) and clinical consequences from the PUFA/pufa index (OR 1.89; 95%CI 1.45–2.46) had higher chances of reporting trouble sleeping due to dental problems. Conclusions: Approximately one-third of the children declared having trouble sleeping due to dental problems. Untreated dental caries and its clinical consequences were associated with self-reported trouble sleeping due to dental problems in schoolchildren. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Psychological changes affect thousands of people worldwide. In Brazil, assistance to individuals with these changes has undergone significant changes. The sanatoriums, for example, have been replaced by the Psychosocial Care Centers, according to the principles of the Unified Health System. This study aimed to perform an integrative literature review on oral health conditions in individuals with mental disorders. The searches have been conducted in English and Portuguese on the electronic platforms VHL, Scielo and PubMed using controlled words. On those searches, were considered only articles from the last 10 years; when available a full copy; whose theme was considered relevant. Twenty-eight articles, a Notebook of the Brazilian Ministry of Health and a Manual of the Pan American Health Organization, comprised this review. Articles that studied caries disease using the DMFT index and/or analyzed periodontal condition were detailed in a results table, totaling 8 articles (n=8). Patients with mental disorders are prone to the development of changes in the oral cavity due to the difficulty of access to dental services and lack of motivation for self-care, among other factors. Health policies should be reformulated, reinforcing the inclusion of oral health care to patients with psychiatric disorders, promoting multidisciplinary and intensive care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Sealants are considered a minimally invasive therapeutic option in the treatment of carious lesions limited to the outer half of the dentin. In this technique, the decayed tissue is kept covered with a sealant, promoting the paralysis of the lesion. Objective: to analyze the use of sealants in the treatment of caries lesions, their effectiveness, what type of material is most ideal for this purpose and observe whether this therapy is the most suitable for treating carious lesions already cavitated. Methods: a literature review was carried out through scientific articles published in the last five years (2015-2020) submitted to electronic databases, such as PubMED /Medline, Lilacs and BBO. Results and discussion: the use of sealants, in the past, was only aimed at prevention; however there was a progression in this understanding, being used in the treatment of carious lesions that present occlusal microcavities of up to three millimeters of surface integrity loss. In this research, all the studies described stated that this technique is effective in paralyzing the carious process, being indicated, mainly, for children, because it reduces the clinical time and generates less anxiety. Regarding the type of sealant most suitable for this purpose, the scientific evidence is still inconclusive. Conclusion: the use of sealants is an efficient method to interrupt the carious lesion; however, it depends on the adequate retention of the material and on the patient's collaboration in continuing the follow-up by the professional. In addition, it is necessary to carry out more careful studies that compare the types of sealants and indicate the most appropriate option to obtain the best sealing of cavitated lesions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to discuss dental care approaches for the primary health care of children considering the SARS-COV-2 transmissibility. Teledentistry would be the most reasonable way of promoting oral health guidance and dietary counseling. Minimum intervention procedures in primary/permanent teeth would enable the management of initial, moderate, and severe caries lesions without generating aerosol. When aerosol-generating procedures are necessary, these should be scheduled at the end of the working day, waiting for at least 30 minutes after the procedure for disinfection. The dental care of children with special needs should firstly address oral health promotion and prevention, followed by non-pharmacological behavioral techniques (TELL-SHOW-DO) in children with reasonable cognitive understanding. For difficult behaviors, we suggest the use of resources as protective stabilization and general anesthesia in a very restrictive manner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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