Manifestações orais e Covid-19: Revisão Sistemática da literatura / Oral Manifestations and Covid-19: Systematic literature review

A doença COVID-19, que se tornou uma pandemia em pouco espaço de tempo, apresenta uma ameaça grave para a saúde global. As condições bucais de pacientes com COVID-19 foram analisadas em vários estudos. Diante disso, observou-se que diversas manifestações bucais foram encontradas nesses pacientes. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma revisão de literatura sistemática sobre as manifestações bucais que podem estar associadas à doença COVID-19. A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de uma revisão sistemática nas bases de dados Bireme, PubMed e SciELO, no período de 30 de abril de 2021 a 11 de maio de 2023. A busca utilizou os descritores "COVID-19", "coronavirus" e "oral manifestations". Foram utilizados como critério de inclusão a presença do artigo completo disponível na íntegra e publicado nos anos de 2020 a 2023 e excluídos aqueles que não relatavam alguma manifestação da COVID-19 ou que não abordavam formas de tratamento. Foram incluídos 19 artigos. As informações foram compiladas de forma a compreender a importância de se investigar as manifestações orais em decorrência dessa doença, devido a sua importância internacional dadas às suas circunstâncias devastadoras. Concluiu-se que é notável a importância da anamnese e o exame intraoral para diagnosticar as manifestações orais nos pacientes sob suspeita ou confirmados com a COVID-19, e o diagnóstico precoce das alterações é fundamental para assegurar um suporte adequado ao paciente acometido. Mais estudos são necessários para comprovar a associação direta entre a COVID-19 e as manifestações orais relatadas.

COVID-19, which has become a pandemic in a short time, poses a serious threat to global health. The oral conditions of patients with COVID-19 have been analyzed in several studies. Therefore, it was observed that several manifestations were found in these patients. The objective of the work is to carry out a systematic literature review on the oral manifestations that may be associated with the disease COVID-19. The research was carried out through a systematic review in the databases Bireme, PubMed and SciELO, from April 30, 2021 o May 11, 2023. The search using the descriptors "COVID-19", "coronavirus" and "Oral manifestations". Inclusion criteria were the presence of the full article available in full and published in 2020 and 2023. Articles that did not report any manifestation of COVID-19 or those that did not address forms of treatment were excluded. 19 articles were included. The information was compiled in order to understand the importance of investigating oral manifestations as a result of this disease, due to its international importance given to its devastating entities. It was concluded that the importance of anamnesis and intraoral examination for the diagnosis of oral manifestations in patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19 is remarkable, and the early diagnosis of alterations is essential to ensure adequate support for the affected patient. Further studies are needed to prove the direct association between COVID-19 and the reported oral manifestations.

Aplicabilidade da inteligência artificial em odontologia / Applicability of artificial intelligence in dentistry

A inteligência artificial é proveniente do setor de informática e consta de tecnologia com mecanismo oriundo de softwares, que é capaz de propiciar benefícios por intermédio do recurso da sua utilização em todos campos da sociedade. No setor saúde seu emprego tem se mostrado satisfatório, inclusive na área odontológica. No geral, na área da saúde pode-se aperfeiçoar e aprimorar a abordagem realizada preventivamente, uma vez que se pode proferir diagnósticos precocemente, obtendo melhor desfecho para os tratamentos. O objetivo do presente artigo foi investigar como o emprego da inteligência artificial pode agir e auxiliar no transcorrer dos procedimentos odontológicos. Os diagnósticos precoces são requisitados também a nível odontológico, almejando com essa aparatologia minimizar eventuais falhas nos tratamentos. Em âmbito odontológico pode-se dispor desse recurso nas áreas de Diagnóstico Bucal, Ortodontia, Dentística e Radiologia Odontológica. Concluiu-se que com o uso da inteligência artificial pode-se obter melhor desfecho nos tratamentos odontológicos realizados, concomitantemente sendo viável a racionalização do tempo gasto nos tratamentos e uma melhor confortabilidade aos pacientes e aos cirurgiões dentistas que estão em atendimento.

Artificial intelligence comes from the information technology sector and consists of technology with a mechanism derived from software, which is capable of providing benefits through the resource of its use in all fields of society. In the health sector, its use has been satisfactory, including in the dental field. In general, in the health area, the approach carried out preventively can be improved and improved, since diagnoses can be made early, obtaining a better outcome for the treatments. The objective of this article was to investigate how the use of artificial intelligence can act and help in the course of dental procedures. Early diagnoses are also required at the dental level, aiming with this apparatus to minimize eventual failures in treatments. In the dental field, this resource can be made available in the areas of Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics, Dentistry and Dental Radiology. It was concluded that with the use of artificial intelligence, a better outcome can be obtained in the dental treatments performed, concomitantly being viable the rationalization of the time spent in the treatments and a better comfort to the patients and to the dentists who are in attendance.

Establishing Cephalometric Norms in Primary Dentition Using Comprehensive Craniofacial Growth Analysis - A Digital Cephalometric Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To establish cephalometric norms in primary dentition among males and females using novel customized Comprehensive Cephalometric Growth (CCG) Analysis. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 67 subjects with a mean age of 5.5 yrs. Digital lateral cephalometric radiographs were obtained using Planmeca Pro One. The digital images were then transferred to Nemoceph software. Craniofacial Growth (CCG) Analysis was configured in the software with five sub-groups. This sub-grouping was done such that related components were grouped together and comprehensively; it would provide an assessment of every component of the craniofacial region that could be affected either by treatment maneuver or growth process. The same was used for the cephalometric analysis and to determine the cephalometric norms in the primary dentition. Results: Certain linear measurements were higher among males when compared to females. However, most measurements remained similar among males and females during this age group. The CCG analysis provided a comprehensive knowledge of the craniofacial parameters during the growth process. Conclusion: The cephalometric norms during primary dentition thus established using Comprehensive Craniofacial Growth analysis would provide the data for early diagnosis and treatment planning in interceptive orthodontic treatment procedures.

A hospital-based observational study on clinical and radiographic findings in COVID-19 associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis: revealing the pandora box

Mucormycosis is a rare, rapidly spreading, fulminant, opportunistic infection that is caused by a group of filamentous molds. During the second wave of COVID-19 India reported most of the cases of mucormycosis which is termed as COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM). Aim: The purpose of this study is to describe and understand the clinical and radiographic findings related to COVID-19 associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis. Methods: In this observational study 76 individuals with proven rhinomaxillary mucormycosis were included. The demographic profile, predisposing factors, anatomic structures involved, oral manifestations, radiographic findings management, and 90-day mortality were recorded and analyzed. Results: Among 76 individuals with COVID-19-associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis diabetes mellitus was present in 93.42% of cases. Almost all patients received corticosteroids during COVID-19 treatment. The maxilla was most commonly involved in around 98.6% of cases. Interestingly 1 case involving the mandible was noted and the maxillary sinus was the most commonly involved. Mortality occurred in 1.31% (n=1) of cases. Conclusion: Diabetes was the most common predisposing factor. Administration of corticosteroids was evident. A considerable number of patients developed diabetes during the treatment of COVID-19. Early signs and oral manifestations of rhinomaxillary mucormycosis play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis and prompt treatment to reduce mortality and morbidity in COVID-19 associatedrhinomaxillary mucormycosis patients

Tratamento de ceratocistos na síndrome de Gorlin Goltz / Diagnosis and treatment of oral keratocysts in Gorlin Goltz Syndrome / Tratamento de ceratocistos na Síndrome de Gorlin Goltz

A Síndrome de Gorlin Goltz apresenta características com comprometimento craniofaciais que incluem carcinomas basocelulares, ceratocístos odontogênicos e fenda labial e/ou palatina. Ceratocísticos odontogênico aparecem durante as primeiras décadas de vida, mais comumente na mandíbula, associados a dentes impactados. O diagnóstico precoce possibilita a cura da lesão, minimiza as deformidades ósseas e pode ser concluído com exames como radiográfico e histopatológico. Relato de caso: Com o objetivo descrever o diagnóstico e analisar as possibilidades de tratamento das manifestações faciais da Síndrome de Gorlin Goltz será relatado um caso clínico de uma paciente infantil. A paciente tem um acompanhamento clínico multidisciplinar com geneticista, oncologista e cirurgião-dentista de 6 anos. Apresentou 5 ceratocisticos odontogênicos, carcinomas basocelulares na região do pescoço, calcificação da foice cerebral, ceratose palmo-plantar e macrocefalia. O tratamento para as lesões císticas foi a enucleação, seguida de osteotomia periférica. O defeito ósseo produzido pela enucleação de cisto mandibular foi enxertado com bloco de osso alógeno do banco de tecidos do INTO-RJ. Conclusão: Constata-se que o Cirurgião-dentista é capacitado para fazer o diagnóstico desta síndrome e encaminhar para o tratamento multidisciplinar. O enxerto alógeno é uma opção adequada de reconstrução de cavidades císticas, beneficiando pacientes do Sistema Único de Saúde... (AU)

Gorlin Goltz Syndrome has features with craniofacial involvement that include basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocysts, and cleft lip and/or palate. Odontogenic keratocysts appear during the first decades of life, most commonly in the mandible, associated with impacted teeth. Early diagnosis enables healing of the lesion, minimizes bone deformities and can be completed with exams such as radiographic and histopathological exams. Case report: In order to describe the diagnosis and analyze the treatment possibilities of the facial manifestations of Gorlin Goltz Syndrome, a clinical case of a child patient will be reported.The patient has a multidisciplinary clinical follow-up with a 6-year geneticist, oncologist and dental surgeon. She had 5 odontogenic keratocystic keratocysts, basal cell carcinomas in the neck region, sickle cerebral calcification, palmoplantar keratosis and macrocephaly. The treatment for cystic lesions was enucleation, followed by peripheral osteotomy. The bone defect produced by the enucleation of a mandibular cyst was grafted with an allogeneic bone block from the tissue bank of INTO-RJ. Conclusion: It is concluded that the dentist is trained to make the diagnosis of this syndrome and refer to multidisciplinary treatment. Allogeneic graft is an appropriate option for the reconstruction of cystic cavities, benefiting patients from the Unified Health System... (AU)

El Síndrome de Gorlin Goltz tiene características con compromiso craneofacial que incluyen carcinomas de células basales, queratoquistes odontogénicos y labio leporino o paladar hendido. Los queratoquistes odontogénicos aparecen durante las primeras décadas de vida, más comúnmente en la mandíbula, asociados con dientes retenidos. El diagnóstico precoz permite la curación de la lesión, minimiza las deformidades óseas y se puede concluir con exámenes como exámenes radiográficos e histopatológicos. Reporte de caso: Con el fin de describir el diagnóstico y analizar las posibilidades de tratamiento de las manifestaciones faciales del Síndrome de Gorlin Goltz, se reportará un caso clínico de un paciente infantil. El paciente tiene un seguimiento clínico multidisciplinario con un genetista, oncólogo y cirujano dentista de 6 años. Presentó 5 queratocísticos odontogénicos, carcinomas basocelulares en la región del cuello, calcificación de la hoz cerebral, queratosis palmoplantar y macrocefalia. El tratamiento de las lesiones quísticas fue la enucleación, seguida de una osteotomía periférica. El defecto óseo producido por la enucleación de un quiste mandibular se injertó con un bloque óseo alogénico del banco de tejidos de INTO-RJ. Conclusión: Parece que el odontólogo está capacitado para realizar el diagnóstico de este síndrome y derivar al tratamiento multidisciplinario. El injerto alogénico es una opción adecuada para la reconstrucción de cavidades quísticas, beneficiando a los pacientes del Sistema Único de Salud... (AU)

Diagnóstico e tratamento precoce da má oclusão de Classe III com Aparelho Disjuntor Hyrax e Máscara Facial de Petit com avaliação do tempo de uso com micro-sensor: relato de caso clínico / Early diagnosis and treatment of Class III occlusion with Hyrax Isolating Appliance and Petit Face Mask with evaluation of the time of use with micro-sensor: a clinical case report

O sucesso do tratamento precoce da classe III depende de um bom diagnóstico e da cooperação do paciente na utilização do aparelho extrabucal. Neste trabalho, por meio de um chip (Theramon) instalado na Máscara Facial de Petit da paciente, foi possível monitorar a quantidade de horas que a paciente utilizou o aparelho por dia, durante um período de quatro meses. Paciente do sexo feminino, 7 anos e 11 meses de idade portadora da má oclusão de classe III, utilizou o aparelho de disjunção da maxila (Hyrax) modificado, seguido da Máscara Facial de Petit com chip (Theramon) instalado. A média de uso foi maior do que 11 horas de uso diário. O uso deste dispositivo auxilia no monitoramento do tempo de uso do aparelho, cujo sucesso do tratamento depende da utilização deste pelo paciente(AU)

The success of early treatment of class III depends on a good diagnosis and the cooperation of the patient in the use of the extra oral appliance. In this study, the patient was able to monitor the number of hours the patient used the device per day during a period of four months using a Theramon chip installed in the Patient's Facial Mask. A 7-year, 11-month-old male with Class III malocclusion used the modified maxillary disjunction (Hyrax), followed by the Petit Facial Mask with a Theramon chip installed. The average use was greater than 11 hours of daily use. The use of this device assists in the monitoring of the time of use of the device, whose success of the treatment depends on the use of this by the patient(AU)

Odontoma e retenção dentária: relato de caso / Odontoma and dental retention: case report

Este relato de caso teve como objetivo descrever a realização de um procedimento cirúrgico de remoção de um odontoma composto em um paciente pediátrico, e a partir disto elucidar a importância do diagnóstico precoce, assim como o seu tratamento. Um paciente do sexo masculino de 8 anos com ausência de erupção dos germes dentários 21 e 22 e retenção prolongada dos dentes 61 e 62. Foi realizado o planejamento cirúrgico de remoção do tumor e dos elementos dentários não esfoliados. Durante o acompanhamento de 6 meses do paciente houve a erupção do dente 22 e o 21 permaneceu retido, o qual se encontra em acompanhamento ortodôntico para manutenção do espaço e possível tracionamento orto-cirúrgico. Portanto, o diagnóstico e investigação de situações clínicas e radiográficas sugestivas de odontomas são imprescindíveis para evitar danos futuros a dentição permanente... (AU)

This case report aimed to describe the performance of a surgical procedure of removal of a compound odontoma in a pediatric patient, and from this to elucidate the importance of early diagnosis and treat ment. A male patient 8 years old without no eruption of tooth germs 21 and 22 and prolonged retention of teeth 61 and 62. Surgical planning was carried out to remove the tumor and the unexfoliated teeth. During the 6-month follow-up of the patient, the eruption of tooth 22 and 21 remained retained, which is under orthodontic follow-up to space maintenance and possible ortho-surgical traction. Therefore, the diagnosis and investigation of clinical and radiographic situations suggestive of odontomas are essential for prevent future damage to permanent teeth.removal of a compound odontoma in a pediatric patient, and from this to elucidate the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. A male patient 8 years old without no eruption of tooth germs 21 and 22 and prolonged retention of teeth 61 and 62. Surgical planning was carried out to remove the tumor and the unexfoliated teeth. During the 6-month follow-up of the patient, the eruption of tooth 22 and 21 remained retained, which is under orthodon tic follow-up to space maintenance and possible ortho-surgical traction. Therefore, the diagnosis and investigation of clinical and radiographic situations suggestive of odontomas are essential for prevent future damage to permanent teeth... (AU)

Investigação dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão em acadêmicos de odontologia de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior / Investigation of anxiety and depression levels in dentistry academics of a Higher Education Institution

A pesquisa teve como objetivo determinar os níveis de ansiedade e depressão dos estudantes de graduação de odontologia em uma instituição de ensino superior. O estudo é de caráter transversal, realizado em 2018 com 263 estudantes de graduação em odontologia utilizando a Escala Hospitalar de Ansiedade e Depressão (EHAD) em forma de questionário com variáveis sociodemográficas para avaliação dos níveis de ansiedade e depressão apresentados por esses discentes. Um total de 74,52% da amostra apresentou sintomas sugestivos de ansiedade e depressão, sendo 53,62% representada por mulheres e apenas 20,09% representado por homens. Apenas 25,48% dos participantes não apresentaram sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. As implicações que os transtornos emocionais causam no desempenho acadêmico precisam de medidas de diagnóstico precoce para evitar a evolução da doença, trabalhando também na difusão de informações visando a busca de meios que garantam uma melhora na saúde mental dos participantes da pesquisa... (AU)

The research aimed to determine the anxiety and depression levels of undergraduate dentistry students at a higher education institution. The cross-sectional study was carried out in 2018 with 263 undergraduate dentistry students using a Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (EHAD) in the form of a questionnaire with sociodemographic variables to assess the levels of anxiety and depression due to these students. A total of 74.52% of the sample presented symptoms suggestive of anxiety and depression, with 53.62% represented by women and only 20.09% represented by men. Only 25.48% of participants were not dependent on anxiety and depression. As a result that emotional disorders cause academic performance, early diagnosis measures are needed to prevent the disease from developing, also working on the dissemination of integrated information and the search for ways to guarantee an improvement in the mental health of the research participants... (AU)

Avaliação epidemiológica de pacientes com câncer de boca e orofaringe da liga mossoroense de estudos e combate ao câncer / Epidemiological evaluation of patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer from the Mossoroense League of Studies and Combating Cancer / Evaluación epidemiológica de pacientes con cáncer de boca y orofaringe de la Liga Mossoroense de Estudos e Combate ao Câncer

Introdução:Os tumores de cabeça e pescoço têm expressiva incidência e mortalidade, assim comoalta letalidade, e constituem um relevante problema de saúde pública, particularmente nos países em desenvolvimento. Dentre as neoplasias malignas diagnosticadas no mundo, aproximadamente 10% estão localizadas na boca, sendo esse o sexto tipo de câncer mais incidente. Objetivo:Avaliar o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes diagnosticados com câncer de boca e faringe da Liga Mossoroense de Estudos e Combate ao Câncer do município de Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte,Brasil,entre janeiro 2013 e junho de 2018.Metodologia:Estudo transversal, fundamentado na análise retrospectiva e descritiva de prontuários médicos.Resultados:Dos221 prontuáriosanalisados, a cor branca (56,6%) e o gênero masculino (70,6%) foram os mais prevalentes, com média de idade entre 55 e65 anos. A maioria (61,9%) apresentava ensino fundamental incompleto, sendo residentes de área urbana (59,6%) com histórico de uso de tabaco (64,6%) e/ou bebidas alcoólicas (53,9%). Osítio mais prevalente de câncer em boca foi a base da língua (12,7%).Conclusões:Conhecer o perfil dos pacientes com câncer de boca e orofaringe é um importante passo para melhor traçar e direcionar ações de saúde pública visando tanto àprevenção quanto o diagnóstico precoce (AU).

Introduction:Head and neck tumors have a significant incidence and mortality, as well as high lethality, and are a relevant public health problem, particularly in developing countries. Among the malignant neoplasms diagnosed in the world, approximately 10% are located in the mouth, this being the sixth most frequent type of cancer. Objective:To evaluate the epidemiological profile of patients diagnosed with oral and pharyngeal cancer of the Mossoroense League of Studies and Cancer Fighting in the municipality of Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil,between January 2013 and June 2018.Methodology:Cross-sectional study, based on retrospective and descriptive analysis of medical records.Results:Of the 221 records analyzed, white (56.6%) and male (70.6%) were the most prevalent, with a mean age between 55 and 65 years. Most (61.9%) had incomplete primary education, being residents of an urban area (59.6%) with a history of tobacco use (64.6%) and / or alcoholic beverages (53.9%).The most prevalent site of cancer in the mouth was the base of the tongue (12.7%). Conclusions:Knowing the profile of patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer is an important step to better outline and direct public health actions aimed at both prevention and early diagnosis (AU).

Introducción: Los tumores de cabeza y cuello tienen una expresiva incidencia y mortalidad, así como alta letalidad, y constituyen un relevante problema de salud pública, especialmente en los países en desarrollo. Entre las neoplasias malignas diagnosticadas en el mundo,aproximadamente el 10% están localizadas en la boca, siendo este el sexto tipo de cáncer más común.Objetivo: Evaluar el perfil epidemiológico de pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer de boca y faringe de la Liga Mossoroense de Estudos e Combate ao Câncer del municipio de Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil,entre enero de 2013 y junio de 2018.Metodologia: Estudio transversal, basado en el análisis retrospectivo y descriptivo de los registros médicos.Resultados: De los 221 registros analizados, blancos (56,6%) y varones (70,6%) han sido los más prevalentes, con una media de edad entre 55 y 65 años. La mayoría (61,9%) presentaba educación primaria incompleta, siendo residentes de área urbana (59,6%) con antecedentes de uso de tabaco (64,6%) y/o bebidas alcohólicas (53,9%). El sitio más prevalente de cáncer en boca fuelabase de la lengua (12,7%). Conclusiones: Conocer el perfil de los pacientes con cáncer de boca y orofaringe es un importante paso para mejor delinear y dirigir acciones de salud pública objetivando tanto la prevención como el diagnóstico precoz (AU).

Effect of Oral and Maxillofacial Injuries on the Development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the influence of oral and maxillofacial trauma on the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to determine the efficiency of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) as a diagnostic tool for detecting PTSD in patients with Oral and Maxillofacial injuries. Material and Methods: PTSD was assessed one month postoperatively by the diagnostic instrument, IES-R, to arrive at a provisional diagnosis. A structured clinician-administered PTSD Scale then assessed the patients for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th edition (CAPS-5) to establish a final diagnosis. The assessment of the severity of PTSD was done based on various types of oral and maxillofacial injuries. Results: The IES-R scale provisionally diagnosed 54 subjects with PTSD, out of which 42 were diagnosed to have PTSD by the CAPS-5 scale. Subjects with injuries involving the 'orbital complex,' those presenting with a perceptible scar in the maxillofacial region and with multiple avulsed/ luxated anterior teeth, showed a higher affinity to develop PTSD, and this was statistically significant. Conclusion: Higher levels of PTSD in patients with injuries to the maxillofacial region warrants correct diagnosis and detection, and hence the maxillofacial surgeon plays a vital role in this regard. The IES-R is a useful diagnostic tool to detect PTSD early.

Correlation Between Clinical and Histopathologic Diagnosis of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorder and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the frequency of oral potentially malignant disorders and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and evaluate the consistency between their clinical and pathological features. Material and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on records with a diagnosis of oral leukoplakia, oral erythroplakia, erythroleukoplakia, actinic cheilitis, lichen planus, and OSCC in the Pathology Department of Kerman dental school from September 1997 to September 2017. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21 at the significance level of ≤5%. Results: There were 378 cases of oral potentially malignant disorders and 70 cases of OSCC with a mean age of 46.82 ± 15.24 years. Buccal mucosa was the most frequent site, and lichen planus the most common lesion. Females were significantly older than males in leukoplakia and carcinoma in situ lesions. Clinical diagnosis and histopathology were consistent in 69.03% of cases. Conclusion: Clinical and histopathological diagnoses were consistent in 69.03% of records. The highest degree of clinical compliance with histopathology was observed in OSCC. Dentists should pay attention to oral potentially malignant disorders for early diagnosis to prevent their transformation to malignancy.

Patients Attitudes Toward Chairside Medical Screening in a Dental Setting

Abstract Objective: To assess patient's attitudes toward chairside medical screening in a dental setting. Material and Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, subjects referring to the dental school, dental offices, and clinics of Kerman were evaluated. Each subject filled a questionnaire containing demographic data, patient's attitude towards the performance of examination and the medical status of the subjects. The questionnaire consisted of seven main questions and the subjects were asked to rate them from very important (score 5) to not important at all (score 1). Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests and t-test were used. Friedman's nonparametric analysis of variance was used to compare response items within each question. Results: Screening for medical conditions by dentists was important for most of the participants, and it was important for them to be monitored for their medical condition by the dentists. The majority of patients had the will to be screened for each medical condition by the dentists. Male subjects stated skillfulness and professionality (88.4%) as the most important characteristics of the dentist and compassion as the least important one (56.2%). Female subjects stated knowledge of the dentists (96.3%) as the most essential characteristic and compassion as the least important one (85.8%). The will to undertake screening tests was higher in elder subjects. Conclusion: Dental patients have a positive attitude for medical conditions screening. Screening for medical conditions in a dental setting is a new approach, which might be an important contributor to disease control in the general population.

Evaluation of Canine Transpositions and Related Dental Anomalies in a Turkish Pediatric Population

Abstract Objective: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of canine transpositions and to evaluate associated dental anomalies in a pediatric population. Material and Methods: This study was carried out by evaluating the panoramic radiographs of 11.750 patients ranging in ages from 6 to 17 presented to a pedodontic clinic over 5 years. The patients with canine transposition were included in the study. Age at diagnosis, gender, classification and location of transposition, presence of other dental anomalies were recorded. Differences were analyzed using the Chi-squared test. Results: Canine transposition was detected in 73 teeth from 69 patients (0.6%). Transpositions were more common in girls than in boys (55.1%). Transposed canine teeth were more frequently observed unilaterally (89%). The most commonly found transposition type was type 2 (42%). A total of 49.3% of 69 patients had retained primary canine teeth, 20.3% had congenitally missing teeth, and 11.6% had peg-shaped, microdont lateral incisors. Impacted teeth excluding third molars and taurodontism were also observed. Conclusion: Although the canine transpositions are generally asymptomatic in children in the period of growth and development, the importance of early diagnosis is crucial to prevent various clinical problems.

Prevalence of Tooth Decay and Associated Factors Among Ethiopian Patients

Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence of tooth decay and it's associated factors among the age group of 15-20 years old visiting Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. Material and Methods: An epidemiological cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 384 subjects aged 15-20 years. A closed-ended questionnaire, according to the World Health Organization methodology was used to collect the data. The subjects were examined for the presence of tooth decay using the DMFT Index. One examiner was trained and standardized using a Kappa test (K=0.90). To test the differences in the DMF-T index related to socioeconomic variables, the Chi-square and the Mann-Whitney tests were employed. For all tests, the level of significance was set at p≤0.05 with 95% Confidence level. Results: The magnitude of tooth decay among study participants was 57.8%. The mean decayed, missed and filled was 1.26 and prevalence was higher in males (34.1%). Poor oral hygiene practice was strongly associated factor with tooth decay. 56.2% of visitors from the urban area were mainly affected by tooth decay. Conclusion: Tooth decay is highly prevalent among visitors between15-20 years of age. Tooth brushing habit, residency, and consumption of sugary food and drinks were significantly associated with the occurrence of tooth decay. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent further damage.

Brush Biopsy Sample Quality: Preliminary Investigation of a Metal Brush Prototype

Objective: To qualitatively investigate whether a prototype brush composed of metal bristles collects oral epithelial cells effectively for cytological evaluation of oral mucosal lesions. Material and Methods: Twenty patients with suspicious oral mucosal lesions were enrolled. Patients were asked to gargle with saline and to deposit the oral rinse into specimen cup. Then, oral mucosal cell samples were collected using a metal oral brush, via sweeping motion. Punch biopsy was performed for histological examination. All samples were evaluated with liquid based cytology (LBC) according to the cellularity, the depth of the epithelial layer, cellular integrity by an oral pathologist. Results: Oral rinse provided samples with 100% cellular integrity and cellularity, mostly from the intermediary layers. With metal brush, both inadequate cellularity and cellular integrity was observed in 25% of the cases. Cellular integrity was adequate in 65%, cellularity was adequate in 45% of the lesions. Samples were dominantly from the intermediary layers, but in one case, metal brush collected cells from the parabasal layer. Conclusion: The narrow spiral pitch and width of metal bristles may have resisted to release the cellular samples collected. With adjustment of the spiral pitch and diameter of metal brush bristles, its' efficacy could be enhanced.

Early Detection of Bacillus anthracis From Saliva in Anticipation of a Bioterrorism Attack

Objective: To assess potential for early detection of oral infection by B. anthracis spores for preparedness of a bioterrorism attack. Material and Methods: The laboratory study used saliva with a range of initial anthrax concentrations, to compare detection by direct observation from conventional blood agar culture and by anthrax-specific PCR after a shorter culture in BHI broth. Three types of saliva were collected: stimulated saliva, unstimulated/whole saliva, and unstimulated/whole saliva with antibiotic treatment (for negative control). Using bivariate Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests for statistical analysis for factors that could affecting anthrax detection, significant differences between the test groups was assumed at p<0.05. Results: From unstimulated whole saliva heat shock treated at 62.50C, B. anthracis growth was detected with both methods. PCR detection from a BHI broth culture could shorten the time to diagnosis in comparison to conventional culture in blood agar. Conclusion: Saliva can provide useful samples for diagnosis of oropharyngeal anthrax. In comparison to conventional culture on blood agar, shorter-term culture in BHI broth provides potential for earlier detection and diagnosis.

Política Nacional de Saúde Auditiva: contribuições para o desenvolvimento auditivo e de linguagem de crianças implantadas / National Hearing Health Policy: contributions to the auditory and language development of implanted children

O Implante Coclear (IC) é um dispositivo eletrônico capaz de substituir parcialmente o órgão sensorial auditivo em indivíduos com perdas auditivas de graus severo a profundo. O Brasil conta atualmente, com 26 centros de referência que dão assistência à população deficiente auditiva em todas as idades, tanto na rede privada como no Serviço Único de Saúde. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a adesão de crianças à reabilitação auditiva dentro do serviço de Implante Coclear em um Centro de Referência, no Rio Grande do Norte. Trata-se de um estudo transversal observacional exploratório realizado a partir das informações dos prontuários de crianças usuárias de implante coclear atendidas na Clínica Otomed. A população de estudo foi composta por 90 crianças de 0 a 12 anos, de ambos os sexos, usuárias de implante coclear, que realizaram a cirurgia e ativação entre o período de Janeiro de 2008 a Dezembro de 2017, residentes no estado do Rio Grande do Norte. Para a análise das variáveis qualitativas foi utilizada a descrição de frequências absolutas e relativas e as variáveis quantitativas foram extraídas as medidas de tendência central e de dispersão. As variáveis categóricas foram submetidas ao teste do Qui-quadrado, dentro do nível de significância de 5%. Para analisar a relação intragrupo das variáveis qualitativas e quantitativas, utilizou-se o teste de Wilcoxon, e entre os grupos o teste de Mann-Whitney. Houve evolução das categorias auditivas e de linguagem tanto das crianças da região metropolitana quanto as da não metropolitana que permaneceram assíduas à habilitação auditiva por um período mínimo de 3 anos. O diagnóstico e implantação precoce se mostraram favoráveis ao desenvolvimento das crianças em especial àquelas que realizaram a Triagem Auditiva Neonatal (AU).

The Cochlear Implant (IC) is an electronic device that can replace the auditory sensory organ in individuals with hearing degrees of deep depth. Brazil currently has 26 referral centers that assist the hearing impaired population of all ages, both in the private network and in the Unified Health Service. The objective of this study is to analyze the adherence of children to hearing rehabilitation in the health service. Cochlear Implant at the Reference Center in Rio Grande do Norte. This is a cross-sectional observational exploratory study based on information from medical records of cochlear implant users attended at the Otomed Clinic. The study population consisted of 90 children from 0 to 12 years old, of both sexes, users of cochlear implants, who underwent surgery and activated between January 2008 and December 2017, residents of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. North. For an analysis of the qualitative variables, a description of the absolute and definite frequencies was used and the quantitative variables extracted as measures of central tendency and dispersion. As strategic variables, they were submitted to the Chi-square test, within the significance level of 5%. To analyze an intragroup relationship of qualitative and quantitative variables used or the Wilcoxon test, and between groups or the Mann-Whitney test. There was an evolution of the auditory and language categories of both children in the metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions, who remained assiduous to the hearing for a minimum of 3 years. Early diagnosis and implantation may be conducive to the development of children in particular who have undergone Neonatal Hearing Screening (AU).

Descompressão de cístico dentígero gigante ­ relato de caso / Giant cystic decompression ­ case report

O cisto dentígero é o mais comum dos cistos odontogênicos, com sua gênese a partir da separação do folículo da coroa de um dente incluso, sendo comumente encontrado nos terceiros molares e caninos superiores. Apresentam-se principalmente em jovens, de forma assintomática, podendo gerar assimetria facial. Seu diagnóstico é radiográfico e histopatológico, e seu tratamento clássico é feito através da enucleação, com o possível auxílio da marsupialização através da descompressão. O presente relato descreve paciente do sexo masculino, 14 anos, com queixas de aumento de volume e deformidade facial. A hipótese diagnóstica de cisto dentígero confirmou-se após a biópsia-marsupialização, com melhora radiográfica após nove meses, quando foi feita a enucleação total. Após 5 anos da segunda intervenção, o paciente apresentou total neoformação ossea (AU).

Dentigerous cyst is the most common type of odontogenic cyst. It is originated from the separation of crown follicles of an unerupted tooth and is usually found in third molars or superior canines. They are present mainly in young people, asymptomatically, however may cause facial asymmetry. Its diagnosis can be found through radiographic examination as well as oral histopathological diagnosis. Its classic treatment is performed through enucleation, with possible use of marsupialization through decompression. The present report describes the clinical case of a male patient, 14 years old, with complaints of increased volume and facial deformity. The diagnostic hypothesis of dentigerous cyst was confirmed after the biopsy- marsupialization with evidence of radiographic improvement after nine months, when total enucleation was performed. After five years following the second intervention, patient presented total bone neoformation (AU).

Amelogênese imperfeita ­ relato de caso / Imperfect amelogenesis ­ case report

Amelogênese imperfeita representa um grupo de alterações hereditárias que resultam na formação anormal do esmalte, podendo ocorrer alterações na dentição decídua e/ou permanente, sendo que essa alteração pode ser classificada de três formas: hipoplásica, hipocalcificada e hipomaturada. O dente acometido apresenta alteração de cor para o branco opaco, amarelo ou marrom, tendo sua superfície irregular e normalmente apresentando sensibilidade, fato esse que dificulta a higienização, tornando-os mais predispostos à cárie. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso clínico de amelogênese imperfeita, descrevendo o tratamento realizado com a utilização de coroas totais diretas de resina composta realizadas em placas de acetato. Por meio deste caso clínico, demonstra-se a importância do diagnóstico precoce da amelogênese imperfeita e a intervenção com materiais resinosos pode ser uma excelente alternativa para evitar danos funcionais, estéticos e psicológicos aos pacientes acometidos por tal alteração (AU).

Imperfecta amelogenesis represents a group of hereditary alterations that result in the abnormal formation of the enamel. Alterations in the deciduous and/or permanent dentition can occur, and this alteration can be classified in three ways: hypoplastic, hypocalcified, and hypomaturated. The affected tooth presents a color change to opaque white, yellow or brown, having an uneven surface and usually presenting sensitivity, a fact that makes hygiene difficult, making them more predisposed to caries disease. The objective of this work is to report a clinical case of imperfecta amelogenesis, describing the treatment performed with the use of facets performed on acetate plates. This clinical case demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis of imperfecta amelogenesis and intervention with resinous materials may be an excellent alternative in order to avoid functional, aesthetic, and psychological damages to patients affected by this alteration (AU).

Repercussões bucais da Síndrome de Treacher Collins: revisão de literatura / Oral Repercussions of Treacher Collins Syndrome: literature review

A Síndrome de Treacher Collins é um distúrbio do desenvolvimento de herança autossômica dominante e expressividade variável que ocorre, devido a um defeito genético com mutações no gene TCOF1, presente no cromossomo 5, que tem 26 éxons e codifica uma proteína chamada treacle. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi averiguar por intermédio de uma revisão de literatura as principais manifestações clínicas propiciadas pela síndrome em âmbito odontológico. Realizou-se revisão bibliográfica com busca nas bases de dados: PubMED e Google Acadêmico. Na base PubMED empregou-se a expressão de busca: treacher collins syndrome and dentistry and oral health. No Google Acadêmico utilizou-se a expressão de busca: síndrome de treacher collins and odontologia and saúde bucal. O diagnóstico, o tratamento bem como as orientações dispensadas aos pacientes acerca da enfermidade, devem ser precoces, e são importantes para o restabelecimento das funções mastigatória, estética e auditiva. Concluiu-se que as abordagens clínicas nesses pacientes devem ser precoces para minimizar eventuais danos e que as intervenções terapêuticas propostas visam melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes acometidos pela síndrome(AU)

Treacher Collins Syndrome is a disorder of the development of autosomal dominant inheritance and variable expressivity that occurs due to a genetic defect with mutations in the TCOF1 gene, present in chromosome 5, which has 26 exons and encodes a protein called treacle. The objective of this research was to investigate through a literature review the main clinical manifestations caused by the syndrome in the dental field. A bibliographic review was carried out with search in the databases: PubMED and Google Scholar. In the PubMED database the expression search was used: treacher collins syndrome and dentistry and oral health. In Google Scholar we used the search term: treacher collins syndrome and odontology and oral health. Diagnosis, treatment, and guidelines given to patients about the disease should be early and important for the reestablishment of masticatory, aesthetic and auditory functions. It was concluded that the clinical approaches in these patients should be early to minimize possible damages and that the proposed therapeutic interventions aim to improve the quality of life of the patients affected by the syndrome(AU)