Prevalence of Oral Lesions Diagnosed at a Pathology Institute: A Four-year Analysis

Abstract Objective: To identify the most prevalent oral lesions based on reports from a pathology institute's reports and associations between malignant and oral potentially malignant disorders with patient's demographic variables and the anatomical location. Material and Methods: All 1,298 histopathological reports of oral lesions recorded in the database were reviewed. Demographic variables, anatomical location of the lesion, histopathological diagnosis of the lesions, and their biological behavior were analyzed. Results: Regarding the biological behavior of the identified lesions, benign lesions were predominant (70%), followed by lesions of undetermined behavior (14.3%), malignant lesions (14.2%), absence of histological alteration (1.2%), and finally, oral potentially malignant disorders (0.5%). The anatomical locations of the most prevalent oral lesions potentially malignant disorders and malignant were in the following structures of the oral cavity: gums, buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth and hard palate (p=49.2%), and tongue (p=48.7%). Conclusion: The probability of malignant and premalignant lesions was higher among males (PR= 4.21; 95% CI 2.08-6.22), the increase in age (PR = 1.06; 95% CI 1.05-1.08), and in the tongue region (PR = 5.48; 95% CI 1.67; 17.92). Identification of malignant and potentially malignant oral conditions is higher in older men and in tongue specimens.

A internação da gestante pode afetar a condição bucal do filho no terceiro ano de vida? / Can a pregnant woman's hospitalization affect the child's oral condition in the third year of life?

Objetivo: Avaliar se a hospitalização na gestação pode influenciar na condição bucal do filho no terceiro ano de vida. Métodos: Estudo longitudinal com bebês de gestantes internadas e acompanhadas no setor da Obstetrícia de um Hospital Escola em Pelotas, RS, Brasil. Os dados referentes a hospitalização e ao parto foram coletados do prontuário hospitalar e no terceiro de vida do filho (a) de um questionário aplicado a mãe e do exame bucal da criança. Cada agravo bucal foi avaliado com critérios específicos, por uma examinadora calibrada e analisado no programa IBM SPSS Statistics com 5% de nível de significância. Resultados: Participaram 20 díades mãe-filho (a). Alterações da oclusão acometeram 95% das crianças, sendo a mordida aberta anterior (MAA) a principal. Ainda, 25% das crianças apresentaram opacidades demarcas e/ou hipoplasia do esmalte, sendo significativamente maior em filhos de mães mais jovens e 20% tinham cárie da primeira infância (CPI), estando relacionada à ausência de creme dental fluoretado e à qualidade da higiene bucal. Conclusão: O reflexo mais evidente da hospitalização na gestação na saúde bucal no terceiro ano de vida do filho (a) foi a oclusão alterada, especialmente a MAA.(AU)

Objective: To assess whether hospitalization during pregnancy can influence the child's oral condition in the third year of life. Methods: Longitudinal study with babies of pregnant women hospitalized and followed up in the Obstetrics sector of a Teaching Hospital in Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Data referring to hospitalization and childbirth were collected from the hospital records and in the child's third of life through a questionnaire applied to the mother and the child's oral examination. Each oral condition was evaluated with specific criteria, by a calibrated examiner and analyzed in the IBM SPSS Statistics program with a 5% minimum significance level. Results: 20 mother-child participated. Occlusion alterations affected 95% of the children, with anterior open bite (AOB) being the main. Still, 25% of the children had opacities and/or enamel hypoplasia, which was significantly higher in children of younger mothers, and 20% had early childhood caries, which is related to the absence of fluoride toothpaste and the quality of oral hygiene. Conclusion: The clearest reflection of hospitalization during pregnancy on oral health in the third year of the child's life was altered occlusion, especially the AOB.(AU)

Prevalence and influence of dental development anomalies in smile esthetics: a cross-sectional analysis

Aim: To determine the prevalence of dental development anomalies and type of influence on the smile of adolescent students. Method: This was a cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in two public (A1) and two private (A2) schools chosen by lot in the city of Parnaíba-Piauí. The sample calculation was based on the target population: number of people enrolled in public and private schools between 15 and 19 years, in the city of Parnaíba-PI, which totaled 6209 students in 2020, according to a survey carried out by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics ­ IBGE. A questionnaire on epidemiological data and aesthetic self-perception of the smile was applied to 160 adolescents between 15 and 19 years old, from August 2020 to July 2021. The clinical examination was carried out under natural light, to check for the presence of anomaly(s) in the dental development. Students who presented only one pathology would be called group 1 (G1), those who presented two would be called group 2 (G2) and those who presented 3 or more would be called group 3 (G3). On the other hand, adolescents in whom no anomaly was evidenced would participate in the control group (CG), both in A1 and A2. Results: It was observed that 37.5% of the sample had only a type of dental anomaly, corresponding to 60 individuals. The most prevalent were enamel hypoplasia, fusion, transposition, agenesis, ectopic eruption, microdent and dens-in-dent. It was possible to verify a higher prevalence in the maxilla, private schools (76.6%) and females (86.6%). In 45% of adolescents with dental anomalies, embarrassment was observed when smiling. Conclusion: The prevalence was relatively high, highlighting the enamel hypoplasia, influencing the smile esthetics of a reasonable number of adolescents, whether for acquaintances, strangers or even for photographs

Indicadores clínicos e laboratoriais como determinantes de um padrão na evolução das infecções orais graves: estudo retrospectivo de 3 anos / Clinical and laboratory indicators as determinants of a pattern in the evolution of severe oral infections - 3-year retrospective study

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar possíveis indicadores clínicos e laboratoriais que podiam determinar um padrão na evolução das infecções e orientar os profissionais a tomarem uma melhor conduta para o caso. Foram colhidos os dados de 440 prontuários que apresentaram diagnóstico compatível e confirmado de infecção oral grave atendidos durante 3 anos no Hospital Municipal Alípio Correa Netto na cidade de São Paulo ­ SP. O período de coleta de dados foi compreendido entre 01 julho de 2018 até 01 julho de 2021. Foram analisados a presença de doenças de base e o trismo, o número de espaços bucais acometidos e se as alterações de exames laboratoriais podiam ou não determinar um padrão no curso do tratamento das infecções orais graves. A idade média dos pacientes foi 26,5 anos, e a origem da infecção foi a pulpar em 80%. Os principais sinais e sintomas observados foram: Dor, Prostração, Trismo, Febre, Odinofagia e a dispneia. Em 65% dos casos, múltiplos espaços estavam envolvidos na infecção, sendo os espaços submandibular (68,4%) e o bucal (53,7%) os mais frequentemente envolvidos. A variante doença de base foi uma das que mais apresentaram significância estatística em nosso trabalho. Observamos que a maioria dos pacientes com doença de base precisaram ser tratados com anestesia geral devido ao maior grau de gravidade dos casos. A média de dias de internação foi de 8,1 dias para pacientes sistemicamente comprometidos, contra 4,2 dos pacientes hígidos. O valor da PCR também foi fortemente influenciado pela doença de base, apresentando uma média de 45 mg/L para pacientes comprometidos contra menos de 20 mg/L dos pacientes sem alteração. Podemos concluir, portanto, que os pacientes sistêmicos devem ser tratados com uma atenção maior, porque tendem a apresentar maior trismo, maiores valores da PCR, maior necessidade de tratamento em centro cirúrgico, maior tempo de internação clínica e principalmente nas unidades de terapias intensivas, o que demonstra uma maior gravidade dos casos (AU).

The objective of this research was to evaluate possible clinical and laboratory indicators that could determine a pattern in the evolution of infections and guide professionals to take a better approach to the case. Data were collected from 440 patients with a compatible and confirmed diagnosis of severe oral infection treated for 3 years at the Hospital Municipal Alípio Corrêa Netto in the city of São Paulo ­ SP. The data collection period was from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2021. The presence of underlying diseases and trismus, the number of affected mouth spaces and whether or not changes in laboratory tests could determine a pattern were analyzed. in the course of treating serious oral infections. The mean age of the patients was 26.5 years, and the origin of the infection was the pulp in 80%. The main signs and symptoms observed were: Pain, Prostration, Trismus, Fever, Odynophagia and dyspnea. In 65% of the cases, multiple spaces were involved in the infection, with the submandibular (68.4%) and buccal (53.7%) spaces being the most frequently involved. The underlying disease variant was one of the most statistically significant in our study. We observed that most patients with underlying disease needed to be treated with general anesthesia due to the greater degree of severity of the cases. The mean length of hospital stay was 8,1 days for systemically compromised patients versus 4,2 for healthy patients. The CRP value was also strongly influenced by the underlying disease, with an average of 45 mg/L for compromised patients versus less than 20 mg/L for patients without change. We can conclude, therefore, that systemic patients should be treated with greater attention, because they tend to have greater trismus, higher CRP values, greater need for treatment in the operating room, longer clinical stays, especially in intensive care units, which demonstrates a greater severity of the cases. (AU)

Comparison of Oncostatin M in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis with and without Diabetes

Abstract Objective: To compare the Oncostatin M (OSM) concentrations in tissues of patients with chronic periodontitis with and without diabetes. Material and Methods: Sixty-four subjects visiting the dental outpatient department were categorized as "healthy" (Group 1), "periodontitis" (Group 2), and "diabetes with periodontitis" (Group 3) groups. The clinical oral examination included assessment of plaque, gingivitis, probing depth, clinical attachment level. Blood glucose was assessed for group 3 patients. OSM concentration in the tissues was assessed using ELISA in all groups. Results: The mean OSM was 0.02 ± 0.04 pg/mg in the healthy group, 0.12 ± 0.09 pg/mg in the chronic periodontitis group and 0.13 ± 0.10 pg/mg in the diabetes-periodontitis group. A significantly higher mean OSM was seen in Group 2 and Group 3 than Group 1. The amount of OSM positively correlated with probing depth and clinical attachment level. Conclusion: Periodontal disease causes a rise in Oncostatin M, independent of the diabetic status. Expression of OSM in the gingival tissues can serve as an inflammatory marker.

Dental developmental anomalies and post-eruption dental disorder: a series of panoramic radiographs

Panoramic radiographs are complementary exams to evaluate oral alterations in an early manner, these changes can be dental developmental anomalies, and post-eruption dental disorder. Aim: This study evaluated the findings in panoramic radiographs and correlated the variables of gender and dental location. Methods: A retrospective study was through the observation of 1.111 panoramic radiographs from the Radiology Department in Brazil. It was included patients from 5 to 79 years of age of both gender, and it classified the anomalies in shape, size, and number and post-eruption dental changes in and correlated with gender and location. Patients with syndromes were excluded from the sample. Results: The majority of the sample was composed of fameles 752 (67.7%), as to the frequency of dental developmental anomalies related lesions 684 cases (61.6%) and post-eruption dental disorder 567 (51.8%), in the radiographs. The most prevalent change was endodontic treatment (32.6%), followed by root dilaceration (25.9%), and included tooth (19.5%). The most prevailing alteration when correlated with the gender variables was the cyst root (p<0.01) in females, and orthodontic treatment (p=0.02) in males and the variable location in the mandible was root dilaceration, giroversion, impacted tooth, taurodontia, microdontia, and endodontic treatment (p<0.01). Conclusion: Our findings provide evidence that dental developmental anomalies e post-eruption dental disorder are frequent alterations in the population with particular characteristics of distribution by sex and location

Aplicação da Tomografia de Coerência Ótica como método auxiliar de diagnóstico não invasivo na periodontia: revisão de literatura / Application of Optical Coherence Tomography as an auxiliary non-invasive diagnostic method in periodontics: literature review

O exame clínico, a sondagem periodontal e a radiografia são os três principais métodos de avaliação de saúde oral usados pelo cirurgião-dentista. Com isso, foi elaborado uma Revisão de Literatura com pesquisa no banco de dados da PubMed, Wiley Online Library e Google Acadêmico, com lapso temporal de 1998 a 2021, com o objetivo de avaliar a aplicação da TCO como possível método auxiliar no diagnóstico de doença periodontal. A partir de 1998, a TCO passa a ser estudada como possível método de diagnóstico não invasivo na Odontologia. Entre os benefícios referentes à Periodontia, tem sido relatado: a possibilidade de visualizar estruturas importantes do periodonto, fazer sondagem periodontal, diferenciar fenótipo gengival, detectar presença de cálculo supra e subgengival, além da observação de microestrutura e vascularização gengival, auxiliando no diagnóstico e acompanhamento do tratamento periodontal. Portando, a TCO é uma tecnologia emergente de bio-imagem que gera imagens estruturais bi e tridimensionais em alta resolução dos tecidos duros e moles do periodonto. Entretanto, mais estudos são necessários para superar as limitações da técnica e desenvolver sistemas de baixo custo para impulsionar seu uso em ambiente clínico... (AU)

Physical examination, periodontal probing and radiography are the three main methods of assessing oral health used by the dentist. Thereby, a Literature review was prepared based on research in the database of PubMed, Wiley Online Library and Google Academic, with time lapse from 1998 to 2021, with the objective of evaluating the application of OCT as a possible auxiliary method in the diagnosis of periodontal disease. Since 1998, the OCT has been studied as a possible non-invasive diagnostic method in Dentistry. Among the benefits related to Periodontics, it has been reported: the possibility of viewing important structures of the periodontium, periodontal probing, differentiating gingival phenotype, detecting the presence of supra and subgingival calculus, in addition to the observation of gingival microstructure and vascularization, helping in the diagnosis and monitoring of periodontal treatment. Therefore, the OCT is an emerging bio-imaging technology that generates high resolution bi and three-dimensional structural images of the hard and soft tissues of the periodontium. However, further studies are needed to overcome the limitations of the technique and develop low-cost systems to boost its use in a clinical setting... (AU)

Clinical and Social Variables Association on the Frequency of Intellectual Disability Persons to Dental Care

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the association of oral health indicators and social variables on the frequency of visit to the dentist by persons with intellectual disability (ID). Material and Methods: The study comprised a sample consisting of 149 participants with ID, aged from 11 to 29 years, from non-governmental institutions. Semi-structured interviews were held to collect sociodemographic and psychosocial information with their parents/guardians, followed by oral health evaluations in accordance with World Health Organization criteria. Crude analyses and multiple analysis were conducted to test whether oral health indicators and social data were predictors of the visit to dental care services. Results: In the multiple logistic regression model, individuals with lower DMF-t (OR=3.13; 95% CI=1.40-6.97) and those with less crowded housing (OR=2.33; 95% CI=1.06-5.12) presented less frequency of visits to oral health services. Conclusion: DMFT and crowded housing are associated to the frequency of persons with intellectual disability to dental care as well as this outcome measure affects the oral health of persons with ID. Therefore, identifying limiting factors to dental care of persons with intellectual disability is needed so that this group can receive adequate attention.

Comparison Between Primary and Secondary Method of Closing Surgical Wound After Tooth Extraction: A Split-Mouth Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare and assess the primary and secondary closure techniques following extraction of impacted third molars for post-operative complications. Material and Methods: In total, 30 patients ranging between 18-30 years of age and of either sex who had bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars were randomly selected. Split mouth study method was used so that the participants served as their own control. Group 1 consisted of primary closure of left mandibular impacted third molars and Group 2 consisted of secondary closure of right mandibular impacted third molars. Basement evaluations were recorded for each patient along with subjective and objective evaluations for postoperative 7 days. Data analysis was carried out by SPSS 17.0 software using Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon matched-pairs test and t-test. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was assigned as statistically significant. Results: When compared to group 1, group 2 revealed statistically less pain and swelling following the secondary closure of wound from day 1 to 7. There was a significant improvement in mouth opening in Group 2 at day 1 (p=0.0005) and at day 7 (p=0.00001). Conclusion: Secondary wound closure after disimpaction of mandibular third molar results in better postoperative recovery than primary closure.

Influence of Depression and Use of Alcohol and / or Tobacco by Parents in the Oral Health of Children with Disabilities

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the influence of parental depression and substance use in the oral health care of children with disabilities. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 151 children with disabilities and their parents/caregivers. To detect the presence of depression and alcohol or tobacco use, the parents/caregivers answered three questionnaires: two versions of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), and the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). Then, the children with disabilities underwent oral examination to evaluate biofilm control, gingival condition and the dental carie index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth - dmft ̸ DMFT). Results: There was a statistically significant association between tobacco use and dental caries in deciduous teeth (p=0.046). The children of smokers had six times greater need for dental treatment than that of non-smokers (OR= 6.36; CI= 1.3-30.5). There was no statistically significant association between the oral health of the children with disabilities and parental alcohol consumption and depression (p>0.05). Children with medical condition had a higher need for dental treatment than children with intellectual disability (p=0.003). Conclusion: Parental smoking habits increase dental caries in the deciduous teeth of children with disabilities, but parental depression and alcohol use do not influence the oral health of children with disabilities. Children with medical condition have more treatment needs than children with intellectual disability.

Endo-perio lesions prevalence in non-molar and molar teeth: a pilot study / Prevalência de lesões endo-perio em dentes não-molares e molares: um estudo piloto

Introduction Pulp and periodontal tissues may communicate and, in pathological situations, combined endodontic-periodontal lesions may be established. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of endo-perio lesions in non-molar and molar teeth referred for endodontic treatment. Material and method The sample consisted of 104 teeth evaluated in 79 consecutive patients in a cross-sectional design. Visible plaque, probing depth, and bleeding on probing were evaluated. Endodontic evaluation included the presence or absence of caries, fistulas, pain, and pulp sensitivity. The presence/absence of periapical lesion, bone loss in the furcation region, and proximal area were evaluated. Result The results showed that pain was the main reason for seeking dental care in 63.3% of patients. The molar teeth demonstrated higher presence of probing depth (PD) ≥ 7 mm (38.3%) and higher PD mean (6.17 mm) than non-molar teeth (P<0.05). It was verified that 65.4% of the teeth were diagnosed with a primary endodontic lesion and that the periodontal component was present in 34.6% of the teeth, either in a primary (10.6%), secondary (11.5%), or combined form (12.5%). True combined endodontic-periodontal lesion occurred significantly in molar teeth compared to non-molar teeth (p<0.05). Conclusion The primary endodontic lesion was found in a greater proportion in teeth referred for endodontic treatment; however, approximately 1/3 of the sample had periodontal involvement, which demonstrates the importance of the periodontal examination together with the general clinical examination.

Introdução Os tecidos pulpar e periodontal podem se comunicar e, em situações patológicas, podem-se estabelecer lesões endodônticas-periodontais combinadas. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de lesões endo-perio em dentes não molares e molares encaminhados para tratamento endodôntico. Material e método A amostra consistiu de 104 dentes avaliados em 79 pacientes consecutivos em um desenho transversal. Placa visível, profundidade de sondagem e sangramento à sondagem foram avaliados. A avaliação endodôntica incluiu a presença ou ausência de cáries, fístulas, dor e sensibilidade pulpar. Foram avaliados a presença / ausência de lesão periapical, perda óssea em região de furca e área proximal. Resultado Os resultados mostraram que a dor foi o principal motivo de procura de atendimento odontológico em 63,3% dos pacientes. Os dentes molares demonstraram maior presença de profundidade de sondagem (PS) ≥ 7 mm (38,3%) e maior média de PS (6,17 mm) do que os dentes não molares (P <0,05). Verificou-se que 65,4% dos dentes tinham diagnóstico de lesão endodôntica primária e que o componente periodontal estava presente em 34,6% dos dentes, seja na forma primária (10,6%), secundária (11,5%) ou combinada (12,5%). Lesão endodôntica-periodontal combinada verdadeira ocorreu significativamente em dentes molares em comparação com os dentes não molares (p <0,05). Conclusão A lesão endodôntica primária foi encontrada em maior proporção nos dentes encaminhados para tratamento endodôntico; entretanto, aproximadamente 1/3 da amostra apresentava acometimento periodontal, o que demonstra a importância do exame periodontal em conjunto com o exame clínico geral.

Avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada a saúde bucal de crianças e suas famílias e fatores associados / Evaluation of quality of life related to the health of children and their families and associated factors

Introdução O desenvolvimento do complexo craniofacial resulta da interação de fatores genéticos e ambientais. Dentre as ocorrências que podem afetar esse desenvolvimento, estão as odontológicas. A cárie dentária e a má oclusão são de etiologia multifatorial e atingem grande parte da população, podendo impactar a qualidade de vida. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o impacto de fatores clínicos, funcionais e sociais na qualidade de vida relacionada a saúde bucal de crianças e suas famílias. Material e método A amostra consistiu de 753 crianças matriculadas nas escolas públicas da cidade de Araraquara-SP. Foram realizados exames bucais para avaliar a ocorrência cárie dentária (ceo-d e CPO-D) e a má oclusão (Foster, Hamilton) e aplicado um questionário socioeconômico aos pais, além do questionário para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada a saúde bucal (ECOHIS). Os dados foram avaliados por meio de análise bivariada e, em seguida, pelo modelo de regressão logística múltipla, considerando o nível de significância de 5%. Resultado A condição social, além das variáveis clínicas de cárie dentaria e trauma dental, apresentou associação com o impacto negativo na qualidade de vida relacionada a saúde bucal nas três sessões do questionário: criança, pais e geral, respectivamente. Conclusão A experiência da cárie dentária, o nível socioeconômico e o trauma dental foram variáveis preditoras para o impacto negativo na qualidade de vida relacionada a saúde bucal de crianças e suas famílias. Os hábitos estão mais relacionados ao índice ceo-d e ao nível socioeconômico do que com a má oclusão.

Introduction The development of the craniofacial complex results from the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Dental caries and malocclusion have a multifactorial etiology and affect a large part of the population, which may impact the quality of life. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of clinical, functional and social factors on oral health-related quality of life of children and their families. Material and method The sample consisted of 753 children enrolled in public schools in the city of Araraquara-SP. Oral examinations were performed to assess dental caries (dmft and DMFT) and malocclusion (Foster, Hamilton) and a socioeconomic questionnaire was administered to the parents, in addition to the quality assessment questionnaire. health-related life expectancy (ECOHIS). Data were evaluated by bivariate analysis and then by multiple logistic regression model, considering the significance level of 5%. Result Social condition, besides the clinical variables dental caries and dental trauma were associated with the negative impact on oral health-related quality of life in the three questionnaire sessions, child, parent and general respectively. Conclusion The experience of dental caries, socioeconomic status and dental trauma were predictive variables for the negative impact on oral health-related quality of life of children and their families. Habits seem to be more related to the dmft index and socioeconomic level than to malocclusion.

Promotion of bucal health and the elderly / Promoção da saúde bucal e o idoso

Introdução: Há uma estimativa, para o ano de 2050, de mais de dois bilhões de pessoas acima de 60 anos no mundo. Essa projeção do envelhecimento da população ressalta a importância de avaliar a saúde bucal do idoso e, consequentemente, evidenciar qual o papel das políticas públicas e do cirurgião dentista na promoção de saúde neste contexto. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é abordar as principais alterações bucais que ocorrem no idoso e a importância dada a isso pelas políticas públicas. Discussão: A literatura enfatiza a política nacional de saúde da pessoa idosa e o dever do profissional em promover a qualidade de vida preservando a autonomia e a independência funcional do paciente. Conclusão: Várias políticas públicas garantem os direitos assegurados às pessoas com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, no que se refere à atenção integral à saúde, porém muito se tem a fazer para que os idosos sejam beneficiados e tenham pleno acesso a ela. Cabe ao cirurgião dentista o despertar para essa realidade e necessidade.

Introduction: For the year 2050, the estimate is to have more than two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide. This projection of population aging highlights the importance of assessing the oral health of the elderly and, consequently, highlighting the role of public policies and the dental surgeon in health promotion in this context. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to approach the main oral changes that occur in the elderly and the importance given to this by public policies. Discussion: The literature emphasizes the national health policy of the elderly and the duty of the professional to promote the quality of life while preserving the autonomy and functional independence of the patient. Conclusion: Several public policies ensure the rights guaranteed to people aged 60 years or older regarding whole health care for the elderly. However, much needs to be done for them to benefit and have full access to this service. Therefore, it's the dental surgeon's responsibility to bring awareness to this reality and need.

Bola de Bichat para tratamento de fístula buco-sinusal: relato de caso / Bichat ball for the treatment of buco-sinusal fistula: case report

Introdução: O seio maxilar possui íntima relação com os molares e, por esse motivo, após a extração desses elementos, pode ocorrer comunicação entre as cavidades bucais e sinusais. Quando o canal que possibilita a comunicação entre as cavidades é revestido por epitélio, chamamos de fístula buço-sinusal. O diagnóstico se dá por meio dos aspectos clínicos e radiográficos. O tratamento deve ser imediato, para que ocorra fechamento espontâneo. O objetivo deste trabalho é discutir um fechamento de Fístula Buco-Sinusal com tratamento expectante do seio maxilar e manejo cirúrgico associado à sinusite. Relato de caso: Homem, 33 anos, compareceu à FOP-UPE relatando incômodo ao ingerir alimentos e história de exodontia traumática do elemento 17 há 1 ano. Ao exame intra-oral, observou-se a presença da fístula na região da exodontia e, ao exame tomográfico, foi observada radiopacidade em seio maxilar, sugerindo fenestração óssea e sinusite, respectivamente. Iniciou-se antibioticoterapia e descongestionante nasal para sinusite e posterior cirurgia de fechamento da fístula buco-sinusal com uso da bola de Bichat. O manejo adequado é essencial no sucesso terapêutico da fístula. Além disso, a avaliação clínica e a radiográfica auxiliam na sua prevenção. Considerações Finais: Nosso caso concordou com a literatura, demonstrando que o uso da bola de Bichat é um método simples, conveniente e confiável para a reconstrução de defeitos intraorais de pequeno a médio porte... (AU)

Introduction: The maxillary sinus has a relation with the molars, for this reason, after extraction of these teeth can occur communication between buccal and sinus cavities. When the channel that allows the communication between the cavities is coated epithelium, we diagnose oroantral fistula. The diagnosis is made through clinical and radiographic aspects. Treatment should be immediate so that spontaneous closure occurs. The objective of this study is to discuss a closure of Buco-Sinus Fistula with expectant treatment of the maxillary sinus and surgical management associated with sinusitis. Case report: Man, 33 years old, attended FOP-UPE reporting discomfort when eating food and history of traumatic exodontia of element 17, 1 year ago. The intra-oral examination revealed the presence of the fistula in the region of the exodontia and at the tomographic examination radiopacity was observed in the maxillary sinus, suggesting bone fenestration and sinusitis, respectively. Antibiotic therapy and nasal decongestant for sinusitis and subsequent closure of the bucosinus fistula with Buccal Fat were started. Adequate management is essential for the therapeutic success of the fistula. In addition, clinical and radiographic evaluation helps to prevent. Final considerations: Our case corroborates the literature, showing that the use of the bichat ball is a simple, convenient and reliable method for the reconstruction of small to medium sized intraoral defects... (AU)

Caracterização dos cistos odontogênicos glandulares: um estudo observacional retrospectivo / Characterization of glandular odontogenic cysts: a study observational retrospective

Cistos Odontogênicos Glandulares (COG) são lesões benignas originárias do epitélio ectomesenquimal do esmalte, sendo classificados como cistos odontogênicos de desenvolvimento. O objetivo deste trabalho foi traçar um perfil clínico, radiográfico e anatomopatológico dos COGs a partir de uma análise de dois casos clínicos diagnosticados na Clínica de Estomatologia do Departamento de Patologia e Diagnóstico Oral da Universidade Federal do Rio de janeiro e compará-los com relatos de casos obtidos na literatura. Foi realizado uma busca em prontuários na Clínica do ano de 2010 até 2019 onde foram selecionados dois casos clínicos dessa entidade que preenchiam os critérios elegibilidade. Clinicamente, ambos se apresentaram como aumentos de volume bem delimitados, assintomáticos, em localização incomum quando comparados com as revisões de literatura. Em exames de imagem, revelaram-se com imagens radiolúcidas uniloculares, bem delimitados com aproximadamente 04 centímetros nem seu maior diâmetro. O diagnóstico final foi feito a partir da análise anatomopatológica. Foi realizado busca na literatura incluindo apenas casos clínicos dessa lesão, analisou-se 65 casos clínicos distribuídos em 49 publicações científicas. A análise estatística da frequência de cada característica foi apresentada de forma descritiva, o gênero masculino acometeu 52% (n=34), a idade dos pacientes variou de 12 a 82 anos. A localização mais comum foi região anterior de mandíbula com 33% (n=22). Aspecto radiográfico unilocular bem delimitado caracterizou 65% dos casos, expansão óssea estava presente em 74% (n=38), ausência de deslocamento dentário em 64% (n=30). O rompimento de cortical óssea esteve presente em 51% (n=19). A modalidade de tratamento mais comum foi a enucleação com 56% (n=29). O tempo de acompanhamento variou de 06 meses a 15 anos. As características anatomopatológicas mais presentes em 74% (n = 37) dos casos foram a presença de microcistos intraepiteliais ou espaços semelhantes a ductos forrados por uma camada única de células cuboidais para colunares. Os casos encontrados na busca de prontuários variaram na localização e idade dos pacientes, nos outros aspectos, não foi encontrado alterações comparados com os dados da literatura. O conhecimento do perfil clínico e microscópico dessa entidade patológica é fundamental para o seu correto diagnóstico e tratamento. (AU)

Glandular Odontogenic Cysts (GOC) are benign, originating from the enamel ectomesenchymal epithelium, being classified as developmental odontogenic cysts. The objective of this work was to trace a clinical, radiographic and anatomopathological profile of the COGs from an analysis of two clinical cases diagnosed at the Stomatology Clinic of the Department of Pathology and Oral Diagnosis of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and compare them with case reports collect in literature. A search was carried out on medical records at the Clinic from 2010 to 2019, where two clinical cases of this entity that met the eligibility criteria were selected. Clinically, both separate as well-defined, asymptomatic swelling in an unusual location when compared to the literature reviews. In imaging exams, they were revealed with unilocular radiolucent images, well delimited with approximately 04 density in greater diameter. The final diagnosis was made from anatomopathological analysis. The literature search was performed including only clinical cases of this lesion, 65 clinical cases were analyzed, distributed in 49 scientific publications. A statistical analysis of the frequency of each characteristic was presented in a descriptive way, the male gender affected 52% (n = 34), the age of the patients ranging from 12 to 82 years. The most common location was the anterior mandible region with 33% (n = 22). Welldefined unilocular radiographic aspect characterized 65% of cases, bone expansion was present in 74% (n = 38), absence of tooth displacement in 64% (n = 30). Bone cortical disruption was present in 51% (n = 19). The most common treatment modality was enucleation with 56% (n = 29). The follow-up time ranged from 06 months to 15 years. The anatomopathological characteristics most present in 74% (n = 37) of the cases were the presence of intraepithelial or similar microcysts similar to ducts covered by a single layer of cuboidal cells for columnar. The cases found in the search for medical records varied in the location and age of the patients, in other aspects, no changes were found compared with the data in the literature. Knowledge of the clinical and microscopic profile of this pathological entity is essential for its correct diagnosis and treatment. (AU)

Fatores contextuais e individuais associados à dor dentária em adolescentes de 15 a 19 anos de idade do sudeste do Brasil / Contextual and individual factors associated with dental pain in adolescents aged 15 to 19 years in southeastern Brazil

A dor dentária em adolescentes tem sido descrita como uma experiência comum, que resulta em restrições substanciais na vida diária e é considerada um problema de Saúde Pública. A adolescência é uma fase transicional caracterizada por intensas mudanças físicas e psicológicas, em que indivíduos podem apresentar comportamentos que comprometem sua saúde, incluindo saúde bucal. Adolescentes são, portanto, um grupo vulnerável que requer atenção adequada baseada no contexto individual, familiar e social. O objetivo deste estudo transversal foi avaliar quais os fatores individuais e contextuais foram associados à dor dentária em adolescentes (15-19 anos de idade) do Sudeste Brasileiro, além de elaborar, como produtos técnicos, material educativo e um aplicativo, para os dentistas e adolescentes, sobre tópicos relevantes para prevenção da dor dentária. Para avaliação da dor dentária foram utilizados dados secundários obtidos do levantamento epidemiológico SB Minas 2012. A variável dependente foi dor dentária reportada nos últimos seis meses. As covariáveis foram: domínio (capital, Interior I e Interior II), sexo, cor da pele, renda familiar, prevalência de cárie dentária não tratada, condição periodontal, necessidade de tratamento dentário e tempo da última consulta odontológica. Variáveis contextuais foram: Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano (IDH), Coeficiente de Gini, analfabetismo, desemprego, renda de até metade do salário mínimo, renda de até um quarto do salário mínimo, cobertura de Atenção Primária à Saúde, cobertura das equipes de Saúde Bucal, acesso ao serviço dentário individual e taxa de escovação; essas covariáveis foram analisadas no nível regional do Estado. Um modelo de regressão logística (Razão de Chances ­ RC/IC95%) multinível foi usado para inferir associação entre os diferentes níveis, considerando ao final uma significância de 5%. Os dados foram analisados no programa IBM SPSS Software versão 22.0. A prevalência de dor dentária foi de 23,1% (277/1200). Adolescentes do sexo masculino apresentaram menor chance de ocorrência do desfecho (RC IC95% 0,53 0,37-0,75). Além disso, adolescentes cujas famílias ganham até R$1,500 reais tiveram 1,58 vezes maior chance de pertencer ao grupo com dor dentária (IC95% 1,07-2,33). Indivíduos com cárie dentária não tratada e com profundidade de sondagem acima de 3mm apresentaram maior chance de dor dentária, respectivamente, (p<0,001 e 0,034). E os adolescentes com necessidade de tratamento dentário mostraram quase sete vezes mais chance de ter o desfecho (RC IC95% 6,93 3,96-12,14). Não houve associação com variáveis contextuais. Concluiu-se que fatores socioeconômicos e clínicos estão associados à dor dentária. É necessário reforçar a formulação de políticas de saúde públicas mais efetivas. Três produtos técnicos foram elaborados: (uso de tecnologia digital - aplicativo, folheto informativo e banner), que intencionam informar com linguagem acessível conhecimentos da Odontologia para a prevenção da dor dentária. Concluise que o uso de tecnologias digitais interativas pode ser de grande valia para educação, prevenção e promoção de saúde.

Dental pain in adolescents has been described as a common experience that results in substantial restrictions on daily living and it is considered a public health problem. Adolescence is a transitional phase characterised by intense physical and psychological changes, in which individuals may show behaviours that can compromise their health, including oral health. Adolescents are therefore a vulnerable group, which require adequate attention based on their individual, family and social context. The main of this cross-sectional study was to assess which individual and contextual factors are associated with toothache in adolescents (15 to 19 years old) in Southern Brazil, besides the elaboration of three technical products, on relevant topics to prevent toothache. Regarding toothache, secondary data from SB Minas 2012 epidemiological databank were collected. Dependent variable was toothache reported in the last six months. The covariates were: domains (capital, Interior I and Interior II, sex, skin color, family income, prevalence of untreated dental caries, periodontal condition, need for dental treatment and last dental appointment (time). The contextual variables were Human Development Index (HDI), Gini Coefficient, illiteracy, unemployment, Half and quarter Brazilian monthly minimum wage, Primary Health Care Coverage, oral health team coverage, access to individual health care and supervised tooth brushing; these covariates were analyzed at the regional level of the State. A multilevel logistic regression statistical model (OR ­95%CI) was carried out to assess the association between the different levels, considering 5% significance. Data were analyzed in the IBM SPSS Software version 22.0 program. The prevalence of toothache was 23.1% (277/1200). Male adolescents showed lower chance of having the outcome (OR 95%CI 0.53 0.37- 0.75). In addition, adolescents whose families earned until R$1,500 had 1.58-fold higher chance of belonging to the group with toothache. Individuals with untreated dental caries and probing depth above 3mm shower higher chance of having toothache, respectively, (p<0.001 and 0.034). And adolescents with dental treatment need showed almost seven times more chance of having the outcome (OR 95%CI 6.93 3.96-12.14). No association with contextual variables. In conclusion, socioeconomic and clinical factors are associated with toothache. It's necessary to reinforce the formulation of more effective public health actions. Three technical products were developed: (the use of interactive digital technologies ­ app, information leaflet and banner), which intend to inform with accessible language knowledge on Dentistry to prevent toothache. In conclusion, the use of interactive digital technologies can be of great value for education, prevention and health promotion.

Neoplasias mesenquimais benignas da região oral e maxilofacial: um estudo retrospectivo de 1066 casos / Benign mesenchymal neoplasms of the oral and maxillofacial region: a retrospective study of 1066 cases

Neoplasias mesenquimais benignas são diagnósticos relativamente incomuns na região de cabeça e pescoço e constituem um grupo diversificado de tumores com histogênese e etiopatogenia distintos. Considerando que são limitadas as pesquisas sobre a prevalência destas lesões, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a frequência, características demográficas e clinicopatológicas das neoplasias mesenquimais benignas, que acometem a região oral e maxilofacial, em um serviço de patologia oral. Trata-se de um estudo transversal que abrangeu um período de 66 anos. Todos os laudos histopatológicos com diagnóstico de neoplasias mesenquimais benignas, arquivados no Laboratório de Patologia Oral da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, foram recuperados. Dados demográficos (sexo, idade e cor da pele) e clínicos (lesão fundamental, localização, tamanho, coloração, consistência, sintomatologia, envolvimento ósseo, achados radiográficos, diagnóstico clínico e histopatológico) foram coletados a partir dos registros de biópsia. A análise estatística foi realizada no software SPSS. Foram revisados 38.119 registros de biópsias, revelando 1.066 (2,79%) neoplasias mesenquimais benignas, das quais 369 eram tumores fibroblásticos/miofibroblásticos, 250 adiposos, 179 vasculares, 130 neurais, 94 ósseos e cartilaginosos, 19 musculares e 2 tumores fibro-histiocíticos. Os tumores foram predominantes em pacientes do sexo feminino (62,8%), leucodermas (42,3%) e com idade média de 42 anos. A maioria das lesões eram pápulas e nódulos (42,7%) e mediam frequentemente entre 0 a 5 mm (26,4%). A língua (25,2%) foi o sítio mais afetado para neoplasias extraósseas e a mandíbula (67,0%) para os tumores intraósseos. Este é o estudo com a maior amostra de neoplasias mesenquimais benignas da região oral e maxilofacial. Estas lesões foram pouco frequentes no Laboratório estudado, sendo o fibroma de células gigantes, lipomas e hemangiomas as neoplasias mais prevalentes. Apesar de exibirem semelhanças clínicas entre si, a melhor caracterização e diferenciação entre esses tumores, abordadas neste estudo, fornece aos clínicos o conhecimento para diagnosticar com maior precisão essas lesões e conduzir uma abordagem de tratamento adequada para seus pacientes.

Benign mesenchymal neoplasms are relatively uncommon diagnoses in the head and neck region and constitute a group of several tumors with distinct histogenesis and etiopathogenesis. Since researches on the prevalence of these lesions are limited, the aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, demographic and clinicopathological features of oral and maxillofacial benign mesenchymal neoplasms in an oral pathology service. This is a cross­sectional study conducted over a 66­year period. Archives from the Oral Pathology Service, School of Dentistry, of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais were reviewed and all histopathological reports with diagnoses of benign mesenchymal neoplasms were recovered. Demographic (sex, age and skin color) and clinical data (lesion appearance, site, size, color, symptoms, bone involvement, radiographic aspects, clinical and histopathological diagnosis) were collected from the biopsy records. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. A total of 38,119 archived specimens were reviewed, revealing 1,066 (2.79%) neoplasms, of which 369 were fibroblastic/myofibroblastic, 250 adipose, 179 vascular, 130 neural, 94 osseous and cartilaginous, 19 muscle and 2 fibrohistiocytic tumors. Tumors were predominant in females (62.8%), white­skinned (42.3%) patients, with mean age of 42 years. Most lesions were papules and nodules (42.7%), and often measure between 0­5 mm (26.4%). Tongue (25.2%) was the most commonly affected site for extraosseous neoplasms and mandible (67.0%) for intraosseous tumors. This is the study with the largest sample of benign mesenchymal neoplasms of the oral and maxillofacial region. These lesions were unusual in the Laboratory studied, with giant cell fibroma, lipomas and hemangiomas being the most prevalent neoplasms. Although they may have similar clinical features, the further characterization and differentiation among these tumors presented in this study, is important to help the clinician in the accurate diagnostic and management of its patients.

Experiência de cárie dentária e consequências clínicas de cárie dentária não tratada de crianças e adolescentes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista / Experience and clinical consequences of untreated dental caries in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a experiência de cárie dentária e as consequências clínicas de cárie dentária não tratada de crianças/adolescentes com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA), bem como identificar as características socioeconômicas e os hábitos de saúde bucal desses indivíduos. O estudo recebeu aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (protocolo #3.434.537). Os dados foram coletados entre novembro de 2019 e março de 2020, no Ambulatório do Serviço de Autismo do Departamento de Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente da Prefeitura de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais. Participaram desse estudo transversal descritivo 44 crianças/adolescentes com TEA na faixa etária de três a 16 anos e seus pais/cuidadores. Foram incluídas crianças/adolescentes com TEA cadastradas no Ambulatório do Serviço de Autismo, e seus pais/cuidadores consentiram a sua participação e dos filhos por meio da assinatura do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Os pais/cuidadores responderam um questionário estruturado auto aplicado sobre informações socioeconômicas, incluindo sexo, idade e número de irmãos da criança/adolescente, bem como idade e escolaridade materna e paterna, renda familiar mensal e número de indivíduos no núcleo familiar. Também, responderam um instrumento sobre os comportamentos relacionados à saúde bucal dos filhos, incluindo visita prévia ao dentista, frequência diária de escovação dentária, uso de dentifrício fluoretado e quem realizava a escovação dentária. As crianças/adolescentes foram examinadas clinicamente, em uma sala reservada do ambulatório, por uma única pesquisadora, para avaliar a experiência de cárie dentária, por meio do índice CPO-D/ceo-d e as consequências clínicas de cárie dentária não tratada, utilizando o índice PUFA/pufa. A pesquisadora foi treinada e calibrada para realização do exame clínico. Para cada condição bucal avaliada, foram determinadas as concordâncias interexaminador (k = 0,97 e k = 0,79) e intraexaminador (k = 0,99 a k = 0,82). Os coeficientes Kappa mostraram-se satisfatórios para realização do estudo. Os dados coletados foram armazenados e analisados utilizando o programa Statistical Package for Social Sciences-SPSS e foi realizada a análise descritiva das variáveis coletadas. A maioria das crianças/adolescentes eram do sexo masculino (90,9%) e a média da idade foi de 6,4 (± 3,2) anos. A maioria das famílias (86,4%) possuía renda média familiar mensal menor ou igual a dois salários mínimos. A maioria das crianças/adolescentes (63,6%) nunca visitaram o dentista e possuía frequência de escovação de uma a duas vezes por dia (59,7%) realizada pelos pais/cuidadores (70,5%). A prevalência de cárie dentária foi de 43,2%. O CPO-D/ceo-d médio foi de 1,52 ± 2,46, sendo que a média do componente cariado foi maior (1,2 ± 1,9), seguida pelo componente obturado (0,3 ± 1,1) e pelo componente perdido/com necessidade de extração (0,1 ± 0,5). A maioria das crianças/adolescentes não apresentou consequências clínicas de cárie dentária não tratada (95,5%). Concluiu-se que as crianças/adolescentes com TEA apresentam necessidade de tratamento concentrada em dentes com lesões cavitadas não tratadas e que a maioria desses indivíduos nunca foi ao dentista.

The presented study aimed to assess the dental caries experience and the clinical consequences of untreated dental caries in children/adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as to identify the socioeconomic characteristics and oral health habits of these individuals. This study received approval from Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil) (approval #3.434.537) and was developed at the public outpatient clinic for individuals with ASD of the Department of Child's and Adolescent's Health of Juiz de Fora. Data collection was performed between November 2019 and March 2020. Forty-four (44) dyads of patents/caregivers and their children/adolescents with ASD participated in this cross-sectional study, with ages between three and 16 years. Children/adolescents with ASD registered at the outpatient clinic for individuals with ASD were included and whose parents/caregivers consented to their participation and that of their children by signing the Informed Consent Form. Parents/caregivers answered a structured self-administered questionnaire about socioeconomic information including sex, age and number of siblings of the child/adolescent, as well as maternal and paternal age and education, monthly family income and number of individuals in the household. They also answered an instrument about their children's oral health habits including previous visits to the dentist, daily frequency of tooth brushing, use of fluoride toothpaste and who performed tooth brushing. The children/adolescents with ASD were submitted to an intraoral examination, in a private room of the outpatient, by a single researcher, to assess the dental caries experience (DMFT/dmft) and clinical consequences of untreated dental caries (PUFA/pufa). The researcher was trained and calibrated to perform the clinical examination. For each oral condition evaluated, the inter-examiner (k = 0.97 and k = 0.79) and intra-examiner (k = 0.99 to k = 0.82) agreements were determined. Kappa coefficients proved to be satisfactory for the study. The collected data were stored and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences-SPSS and a descriptive analysis was done based on the prevalence of the collected variables. Most children/adolescents were male (90.9%) and the average age was 6.4 (± 3.2) years. Most families (86.4%) had an average monthly family income less than or equal to two minimum wages According to information from parents/caregivers, most children/adolescents (63.6%) never visited the dentist and had a daily frequency of tooth brushing of one to two times a day (59.7%) performed by parents/caregivers (70.5%). The prevalence of dental caries experience was 43.2%. The mean DMFT/dmft was 1.52 ± 2.46, with the mean of the decayed component being highest (1.2 ± 1.9), followed by filled (0.3 ± 1.1), and missing (0.1 ± 0.5). Most of the individuals did not present clinical consequences of untreated dental caries (95.5%). It was concluded that children/adolescents with ASD need treatment concentrated on teeth with untreated cavitated lesions and that most of these individuals have never been to the dentist.

Gardner syndrome imaging features in plain radiographs and computed tomography: a case report / Síndrome de Gardner: Características imaginológicas por meio da radiografia convencional e tomografia computedorizada

Gardner syndrome (GS) is a genetic disease with high penetration characterized by a signal triad of colonic polyposis, multiple osteomas and mesenchymal tumors in the soft tissues and skin. The colonic polyposis is associated to the development of malignant disease. Patients may also present maxillomandibular alterations such as impacted teeth, supernumerary teeth, congenital missing teeth and odontomas. Bone lesions and maxillomandibular alterations usually precedes the gastrointestinal alterations; hence dentists should be aware of GS syndrome main radiographic signals, in order to detect the disease and proper referred the patient to medical treatment and surveillance. Thus, in this report, it is described a case of GS in a male patient, as well as discussed GS features.(AU)

A síndrome de Gardner (GS) é uma doença genética caracterizada pela seguinte tríade: polipose colônica, múltiplos osteomas e tumores mesenquimais em tecidos moles e pele. A polipose colônica está associada ao desenvolvimento de tumores malignos. Os pacientes também podem apresentar alterações maxilomandibulares, como dentes impactados, dentes supranumerários, agenesia congênita e odontomas. Lesões ósseas e alterações maxilomandibulares geralmente precedem as alterações gastrointestinais; portanto, os dentistas devem estar cientes dos principais sinais imaginológicos da GS, a fim de detectar a doença e encaminhar adequadamente o paciente para tratamento. Neste relato de caso é descrito um caso de GS em um paciente do gênero masculino, além de discutir as características da GS.(AU)

Aspectos clínico-patológicos de queilite granulomatosa: relato de caso / Clinical and pathological aspects of Granulomatosis Queilite: Case Report

Introdução:A queilite granulomatosa (QG) é uma lesão oral rara, apresentando clinicamente inchaço de aspecto granulomatoso no lábio.Objetivo:O presente estudo, tem como objetivo apresentar um relato de caso de QG, tendo em vista, a dificuldade do diagnóstico e tratamento de condições inflamatórias com etiologias desconhecidas que acometem a cavidade oral.Relato de caso:Paciente do sexo feminino, apresentou aumento de volume no lábio superior exibindo sintomatologia dolorosa, porém, sem relatar associações com alterações sistêmicas. Durante o exame clínico notou-se que o lábio superior apresentava fissuras profundas, observando tambémedema que se estendia da comissura labial, atravessando a linha média. Levantou-se então, a hipótese diagnóstica de QG. Foi realizada uma biópsia incisional para confirmação do diagnóstico. A análise histopatológica evidenciou, presença de granulomas não caseosos e infiltrado inflamatório linfoplasmocitário perivascular. De acordo com os dados clínicos e análise histopatológica foi dado o diagnóstico inicial de QG. Após o diagnóstico inicial de QG, a paciente foi encaminhada para uma avaliação médica, a fim de avaliar possíveis alterações intestinais que pudessem caracterizar a síndrome de Melkersson-Rosenthal ou Cronh, como também possível reação de hipersensibilidade tardia. Conclusões:O cirurgião-dentista deve estar preparado para diagnosticar aumentos de volume significativos nos lábios, a fim de manejar corretamente o tratamento do paciente, estabelecendo desta forma, prognósticos favoráveis para essas condições (AU).

Introduction:Granulomatous cheilitis (HQ) is a rare oral lesion, presenting clinically granulomatous swelling on the lip. Objective: This study aims to present a case report of HG, considering the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory conditions with unknown etiologies that affect the oral cavity.Objective:This study aims to present a case report of HG, considering the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory conditions with unknown etiologies that affect the oral cavity.Case report:A female patient presented increased volume in the upper lip showing painful symptoms, but without reporting associations with systemic alterations. During the clinical examination it was observed that the upper lip presented deep fissures, also observing edema that extended from the labial commissure, crossing the middle line. The diagnostic hypothesis of GQ was then raised. An incisional biopsy was performed to confirm the diagnosis. Histopathological analysis revealed the presence of non-caseous granulomas and perivascular lymphoplasmacytic inflammatory infiltrate. According to the clinical data and histopathological analysis the initial diagnosis of GH was given. After initial diagnosis of HG, the patient was referred for medical evaluation to evaluate possible intestinal changes that could characterize Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome or Cronh, as well as possible late hypersensitivity reactions.Conclusions:The dentist should be prepared to diagnose significant volume increases in the lips in order to correctly manage the patient's treatment, thus establishing favorable prognoses for these conditions (AU).