Prevalência de recessão periodontal em estudantes de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais: um estudo transversal
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Autores: Fabiano Araújo CUNHA, Rafael Paschoal Esteves LIMA, Maria Aparecida Gonçalves de Melo CUNHA, Alice Cecília Carvalho SANTOS, Giovanna Lima Costa BARCELOS,
INTRODUÇÃO: Segundo a Organização Mundial da Saúde, mais de um bilhão de pessoas usaram tabaco em 2015. O tabagismo é considerado um fator de risco e está associado a diversos eventos periodontais. Além disso, a nicotina é uma substância viciante, que leva as pessoas a usarem produtos do tabaco continuamente. OBJETIVO: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a correlação entre o grau de dependência nicotínica e a severidade da periodontite. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Cinquenta e...
OBJETIVO: O objetivo do presente estudo foi desenvolver e validar um material educativo impresso (MEI), com base em evidências científicas, para ser utilizado como agente adjuvante no processo de instrução de higiene bucal durante o tratamento periodontal. MÉTODOS: Nesse estudo de caráter qualitativo, o instrumento foi desenvolvido de acordo com os métodos propostos por referenciais teóricos, para ser utilizado durante o tratamento periodontal. A avaliação foi realizada com...
OBJETIVO: O objetivo do presente ensaio clínico randomizado foi avaliar o efeito da terapia fotodinâmica associada à terapia periodontal não cirúrgica. MÉTODOS: Nesse estudo clínico controlado randomizado, do tipo boca dividida (split-mouth), 12 participantes com periodontite foram submetidos ao tratamento periodontal não cirúrgico isolado ou ao tratamento periodontal não cirúrgico associado à terapia fotodinâmica. Como agente fotossensibilizador, foi usado o azul de...
INTRODUÇÃO: A obesidade é uma doença crônica que prejudica a saúde ou exacerba outras comorbidades de um indivíduo. Entre as opções de tratamento, a cirurgia bariátrica tem mostrado resultados eficazes e duradouros. Porém, os pacientes podem apresentar efeitos adversos, como refluxo gastroesofágico, náusea, vômitos, desidratação e déficit de vitaminas e minerais e, com isso, potencializar efeitos negativos de manifestação bucal, como erosão dentária, cárie, doença...
After completing 50 years of history, Sobrape began a new phase, one of great pro-activity, valuing its partners and international insertion. In order to professionalize its Journal, which was first published in 1992, we joined Dental Press, a publishing company with 31 years of history and tradition in the publication of several journals in Brazilian and world dentistry. After overcoming the challenges and achieving the objective of the first joint publication in September 2021, now we release...
Peri-implantitis and peri-implant mucositis, inflammatory diseases that occur around dental implants, currently represent a challenge for their control and prevention in daily practice. In this interview, we will get to know the perspective of two great researchers in the area, Prof. Dr. Bruno Gurgel, from UFRN, and Prof. Dr. Jamil Shibli, from UNG. It is possible to observe how scientific knowledge has favored a greater understanding of the diseases around dental implants and, in some extent,...
INTRODUCTION: According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people used tobacco in 2015. Smoking is considered a risk factor and is associated with several periodontal events. In addition, nicotine is an addictive substance that leads people to use tobacco products continuously. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the correlation between the level of nicotine dependence and the severity of periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifty-four smoking patients with...
OBJECTIVE: To identify all current treatment methods for symptomatic pericoronitis around the mandibular third molar, in the current context, to guide the clinical practice of dental surgeons. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The review protocol was previously registered (PROSPERO; CRD42019138130). Searches were conducted in MEDLINE [Pubmed], Web of Science, and Virtual Health Library databases, including studies published from 1st January 2000 to 30th June 2019. All studies reporting any treatment for...
INTRODUCTION: Periodontal recessions are characterized by the migration of the gingival margin to a more apical position concerning the cementoenamel junction. The prevalence of this mucogingival condition varies according to the study and the population evaluated, but a high prevalence is reported in individuals with excellent oral hygiene. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent and severity of periodontal recession and its prevalence on students at a dental...
OBJECTIVE: Develop and validate a Printed Educational Material (PEM), based on scientific evidence, to be used as an adjunct agent in the oral hygiene instruction process, during periodontal treatment. METHODS: In this qualitative study, the instrument was developed according to the methods proposed by theoretical references, to be used during periodontal treatment. The evaluation was carried out with dental surgeons and specialists in Periodontics, through questionnaires; and with patients,...
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to assess the effect of photodynamic therapy associated with non-surgical periodontal therapy. METHODS: In this study with a split-mouth design, 12 participants with periodontitis underwent non-surgical periodontal treatment alone or non-surgical periodontal treatment associated with photodynamic therapy. Methylene blue was the photosensitizing agent used. Irradiation with laser irradiation diode (660nm) was performed in one application...
INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a chronic disease that impairs health or exacerbates others comorbidities. Among the treatment options, bariatric surgery has shown effective and lasting results. However, patients may experience adverse effects, like gastric reflux, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, vitamin and mineral deficit, and thereby potentiate negative effects of oral manifestation, including dental erosion, caries, periodontal disease, alterations of saliva and oral mucosa. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate...
