Incidencia de fracturas dentales verticales reportadas en la Ciudad de Chihuahua y su relación con la evolución de la pandemia por COVID-19 / Incidence of vertical dental fractures reported in Chihuahua City and its relationship with the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic

Durante la pandemia por COVID-19, la presencia de un incremento de fracturas y/o fisuras verticales ha sido reportada por Cirujanos Dentistas en diferentes países y foros, Objetivo: Determinar por medio de un análisis si existe una relación con este aumento de casos y la evolu- ción de la pandemia. Material y método: Se recopilaron los casos de fracturas verticales no restaurables durante el periodo de mayor índice de casos de contagio y defunciones por COVID-19 en la Ciudad de Chihuahua, México. Resultados: Durante el primer pico de casos y defunciones causadas por la pandemia, se incrementó el número de casos de fracturas verticales no tratables. Conclusiones: Existió una relación entre la evolución de la pandemia con la aparición de casos de fracturas dentales verticales no restaurables (AU)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of an increase in fractures and/or vertical fissures has been reported by Dental Surgeons in different countries and forums. Objective: To determine through an analysis, if there is a relationship with this increase in cases and the evolution of the pandemic. Material and methods: The cases of non-restorable vertical fractures were collected during the period of highest rate of cases of contagion and deaths due to COVID-19 in the City of Chihuahua, Mexico. Results: during the 1st peak of cases and deaths caused by the pandemic, the number of cases of untreatable vertical fractures increased. Conclusions: There was a relationship between the evolution of the pandemic and the appearance of cases of non-restorable vertical dental fractures (AU)

Incidencia de fracturas dentales reportadas en la Ciudad de Chihuahua durante la pandemia por COVID-19 / Incidence of dental fractures reported in Chihuahua city during COVID-19 pandemic

Se presentan los casos de fracturas verticales sintomáticos que ameritaron la extracción de las órganos dentales afectados en un periodo de cinco meses durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en la ciudad de Chihuahua, México. Material y métodos: Se recolectaron 26 muestras para el estudio, proporcionadas por los cirujanos dentistas integrantes del Grupo de Egresados de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. Resultados: Los resultados muestran diferencias a lo reportado previamente respecto al tipo de diente involucrado, sexo de los pacientes, restauraciones coronales y tratamientos endodóncicos previos. Conclusiones: Se puede suponer que las modificaciones en el estilo de vida de la población, sumadas a la angustia permanente, pueden ser factores que contribuyen a las fracturas dentales (AU)

There are cases of symptomatic vertical fractures that warranted the extraction of affected teeth are presented, over a period of five months during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chihuahua City, Mexico. Material and methods: 26 samples were collected for the study, provided by the dentist who were members of the Graduate Group of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. Results: The results show differences from what was previously reported regarding the type of tooth involved, sex of patients, coronal restorations and previous endodontic treatments. Conclusions: It can be assumed that changes in the lifestyle of the population, added to permanent distress, may be factors to preserve dental fractures (AU)

Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes portadores de fissuras labiopalatinas em serviço de referência no Distrito Federal / Epidemiological profile of patients with cleft lip and palate in a reference service in the Federal District

Introdução: As fissuras labiopalatinas são as malformações congênitas mais comuns dentre as que ocorrem na cabeça e pescoço, e se devem à falha de fusão dos processos faciais embrionários durante as primeiras 12 semanas de gestação. Sua apresentação fenotípica é variada e com diferentes níveis de complexidade. O objetivo é determinar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes portadores de fissuras labiopalatinas atendidos no Hospital Regional da Asa Norte (HRAN) quanto a sexo, tipo de fissura, lateralidade, idade, presença de síndromes associadas e procedimentos cirúrgicos corretivos. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo retrospectivo no qual foram analisados 322 prontuários de pacientes atendidos pela equipe do HRAN no período de agosto de 2013 a julho de 2017. Os dados colhidos foram lançados em planilha Excel e submetidos à análise estatística. O trabalho foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa. Resultados: Dos 322 pacientes atendidos no serviço, 169 eram do sexo masculino (52,48%). O tipo de fissura mais frequente foi a transforâmica (65,25%). Com relação à lateralidade, observou-se maior predomínio da fissura à esquerda (20,50%). Apenas 19% dos pacientes possuem malformações associadas. A queiloplastia foi a correção cirúrgica mais realizada pelo serviço (54%). A idade dos pacientes variou de 1 ano até 53 anos, com mediana de 1,87 anos. Conclusão: O estudo contribuiu com informações importantes para a sociedade, governo e profissionais envolvidos no tratamento. Em consonância com a literatura, observou-se que a fissura mais prevalente foi a transforâmica unilateral esquerda e a cirurgia mais realizada foi a queiloplastia.

Introduction: Cleft lip and palate, the most common congenital malformations of the head and neck, result from fusion failure of embryonic facial processes during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Their phenotypic presentation varies and involves different levels of complexity. The objective is to determine the epidemiological profile of patients with cleft lip and palate treated at the Hospital Regional da Asa Norte regarding sex, cleft type, laterality, age, presence of associated syndromes, and corrective surgical procedures. Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study of 322 medical records of patients treated by the HRAN team from August 2013 to July 2017. The data collected were entered into an Excel spreadsheet and submitted to statistical analysis. The study received ethical approval. Results: Of the 322 patients enrolled in the service, 169 were male (52.48%). The most frequent type of cleft was the trans-foramen (65.25%). With regard to laterality, a higher prevalence of cleft was observed on the left (20.50%). Only 19% of the patients had associated malformations. Cheiloplasty was the most frequent surgical correction performed by service (54%). The age of the patients was 1­53 years (median, 1.87 years). Conclusion: The study contributes information important to society, government, and treatment professionals. In line with the literature, the more prevalent cleft was unilateral left trans-foramen and the most frequent surgery was cheiloplasty.

Acciones Terapéuticas Actuales en Caries Profunda. Revisión / Current therapeutic options for treating Deep Carious lesions: a review

Esta revisión analiza el manejo de caries dentinaria profunda, considerando los eventos histiofisiológicos y biomoleculares del complejo dentino pulpar en dientes permanentes. Se destacan recursos clínicos para evaluar el grado de progresión de la lesión y guiar la remoción de caries. Se describen la Protección Pulpar Indirecta, la Técnica de eliminación de caries en etapas y la Remoción parcial de caries presentando casos clínicos realizados en Clínica Integrada II de la Facultad de Odontología Universidad de la República (Uruguay), con sus seguimientos. Estos tratamientos sencillos y de bajo costo, al alcance de todos los clínicos, disminuyen significativamente las exposiciones pulpares. El éxito de estas acciones terapéuticas depende de una adecuada selección del caso, de la integridad de la restauración y del seguimiento dentro de un plan preventivo integral.

This review analyzes how to treat deep carious lesions taking into consideration histophysiologic and biomolecular events of the dentin-pulp complex in permanent teeth. We focus on clinical resources to assess the degree of lesion progression and to guide the removal of carious lesions. Indirect pulp treatment, Stepwise excavation and Partial caries removal are described by presenting clinical cases, and their follow-ups, led by students of Integrated Clinic II of the School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República- Uruguay. These simple and inexpensive treatments are available to all clinicians and significantly decrease the number of pulp exposures. The success of these therapeutic options depends on the proper selection of cases and on the integrity of the restoration within a comprehensive preventive plan.

Expansión rápida palatina con asistencia quirúrgica en paciente adulto con secuelas de labio y paladar fisurado / Rapid expansion palatina surgical assistance in cleft lip and palate patient

La fisura labio palatina es una malformación congénita que afecta al paciente y a su familia de muchas maneras, por lo que se requiere la intervención multidisciplinaria de diversas áreas de la salud. Esta condición causa problemas estéticos, fonéticos, auditivos, maloclusiones, anomalías y ausencias dentarias, colapso trasversal del maxilar y compromisos afectivos. Las deficiencias transversales son comunes en este tipo de pacientes (1). La expansión maxilar es necesaria en el tratamiento de estos pacientes (2) (3). La combinación ortodóntica-quirúrgica nos ayuda para expandir el maxilar en adultos. El proceso consiste en el corte de la sutura palatina media, seguida de la aplicación de un tornillo hyrax para conseguir la expansión (4).

The cleft lip is a congenital malformation that affects the patient and his family in many ways, so that multidisciplinary intervention in various areas of health is required. This malformation causes besides physical problems and cosmetics, phonics, hearing problems, malocclusions, anomalies and missing teeth, maxillary transverse collapse, emotional and psychological problems. Maxillary expansion often necessary to treat these patients. Orthodontic-surgical combination helps us to expand the maxilla in adults. The process involves cutting the mid palatal suture followed by application of a Hyrax screw to achieve expansion. The separation of the suture is confirmed with an oclusal radiograph and the presence of a diastema between the maxillary central incisors.

Epidemiological features of patients with nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate in Western Parana

Aim: : To describe the clinical, demographic and environmental features associated with NSCL/P(nonsyndromic cleft lip and/or palate) patients born in western Parana state, Brazil. Methods: Thiscross-sectional, observational, retrospective study included 188 patients attended at the Associationof Carriers of Cleft Lip and Palate - APOFILAB, Cascavel-Parana, between 2012 and 2014.Information on demographic characteristics, medical and dental histories and life style factors wereobtained from records and personal interviews. Results: Among the 188 patients, cleft lip and palate(CLP) was the most frequent subtype (55.8%), followed by cleft lip only (CLO, 25.0%) and cleft palateonly (CPO, 19.2%). Caucasian males were the most affected, although no differences among typesof cleft were observed. The otorhinolaryngologic and respiratory alterations were the most frequentsystemic alterations in NSCL/P patients, and more than 80% of the NSCL/P mothers reported novitamin supplements during the first trimester of pregnancy. Conclusions: This study revealed thatthe prevalence of nonsyndromic oral cleft types in this cohort was quite similar to previously reportedprevalence rates. Systemic alterations were identified among 23.4% of the patients and patientswith CLP were the most affected. History of maternal exposition to environmental factors related tononsyndromic oral clefts was frequent and most mothers reported no vitamin supplements duringthe pregnancy. This study highlights the importance of identifying systemic alterations and riskfactors associated with NSCL/P in the Brazilian population for planning comprehensive strategiesand integrated actions for the development of preventive programs and treatment.

Correção cirúrgica da macrostomia congênita unilateral e bilateral: relato de casos e revisão da literatura / Surgical correction of unilateral and bilateral congenital macrostomia: a case report and literature review

INTRODUÇÃO: A incidência da microssomia craniofacial é de 1 em 5600 nascidos vivos. É a segunda anomalia craniofacial mais comum após as fissuras labiais e palatinas. A fissura número 7 está associada entre 17 a 62% dos casos de microssomia hemifacial e começa na comissura labial, podendo prolongar-se até a linha capilar pré-auricular. As deformidades da orelha externa vão desde excesso de pele pré-auricular até ausência completa da orelha. A comissuroplastia está indicada em pacientes com macrostomia ou fissura facial lateral verdadeira. O objetivo é demonstrar dois casos de macrostomia e fazer uma revisão da literatura sobre o tema. MÉTODOS: Em nosso estudo descrevemos dois casos de macrostomia tratados com retalhos de mucosa e plástica em Z. RESULTADOS: Obtivemos um ótimo reposicionamento das comissuras nos dois pacientes, com excelente resultado estético. CONCLUSÃO: A técnica utilizada é de fácil reprodutibilidade e corrige a macrostomia estética e funcionalmente.

INTRODUCTION: The incidence of craniofacial microsomia is 1 in 5600 live births. This is the second most common craniofacial anomaly after cleft lip and palate. Tessier cleft 7 is associated with 17% to 62% of cases of hemifacial microsomia. It begins on the labial commissure and may extend to the pre-auricular capillary line. Deformities of the external ear range from excessive pre-auricular skin to complete absence of the ear. Commissuroplasty is indicated in patients with macrostomia or true lateral facial cleft. The objective is to present two cases of macrostomia and perform a review of related literature. METHODS: In this study, we describe two cases of macrostomia treated with mucous flaps and zetaplasty. RESULTS: We obtained optimal repositioning of labial commissures in two patients, with excellent aesthetic results. CONCLUSION: The technique used is easily reproducible, and aesthetically and functionally corrects macrostomia.

Avaliação de fraturas radiculares em imagens digitais com variações de angulagens / Evaluation of root fracture using digital images with angular

O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a influência da variação da angulagem horizontal no diagnóstico de FRVs em dentes tratados endodonticamente. Vinte e dois pré-molares permanentes com raízes retas e ápices formados foram divididos em grupos: Grupo 01(controle): dois dentes, um deles com núcleo intrarradicular; Grupo 2: dez dentes com fratura; Grupo 3: dez dentes com fratura e núcleo intrarradicular. As amostras foram submetidas a testes de compressão com uma carga de 200 kg a uma velocidade de 0,5 mm / min. Radiografias periapicais foram obtidas (70 kVp, 10 mA, e tempo de exposição de 0,3 seg.) pelo Sistema Digora® em ângulos horizontais, na direção orto radial e com uma mudança de ângulo de 25º para a direita e para a esquerda. As imagens foram avaliadas por cinco endodontistas. O diagnóstico de dentes fraturados e não fraturados foi maior para o 1.º pré-molar (51,66%) que para o 2.º (43,1%). A presença de fratura vertical foi registrada em 60,9% e 66,7% para o 1.º e 2.º prémolares, respectivamente. A presença de fratura mostra associação estatisticamente significante com a presença de núcleo intrarradicular e a variação de angulagem no 2.º pré-molar (p-valor = 0,011). Esses resultados sugerem que variações na angulagem horizontal podem otimizar o diagnóstico de FRVs... (AU)

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of changing horizontal angle during periapical radiography on the diagnosis of VRFs in endodontically treated teeth. Twenty-two single-rooted premolars with straight root canals and apex formation were divided into groups: Group 1 (control) - two non-fractured teeth, one of them with intraradicular post; Group 2 - ten fractured teeth; and Group 3 - ten fractured teeth with intraradicular post. Specimens were subjected to compression testing with a load of 200 kg at a speed of 0.5 mm/min. Periapical radiographs were obtained (70 kVp, 10mA, and 0.3 sec exposure time) in a Digora™ system at horizontal angles in the orthoradial direction and with a 25º angle shift to the right and to the left. Images were evaluated by five endodontists. The diagnosis of fractured and non-fractured roots was higher for the first premolar (51.6%) than for the second premolar (43.1%). The presence of VRFs was recorded in 60.9% of cases for the first premolar, and in 66.7% for the second premolar. Presence of VRFs showed a statistically significant association with presence of intraradicular post and angle variation in the second premolar (p=0.011). These results suggest that changes in horizontal angulation, may optimize the diagnosis of VRFs... (AU)

Características de las “otras formas” de Nagano de fosas y fisuras de molares temporales / Features of other shapes of Nagano of pit and fissures in primary molars

En la literatura existen reportes sobre las diversas formas de las fosas y fisuras demolares permanentes y premolares. Se conocen las características de éstas y se da por hecho que las estructuras dentales son semejantes en ambas denticiones. Por lo que es necesario abordar el estudio de las características del esmalte de la dentición temporal. Objetivo: Cuantificar la frecuencia de cada forma y profundidad de fosas y fisuras de molares temporales de la clasificación de Nagano. Material y métodos: En un estudio observacional descriptivo ex vivo se analizó una muestra obenida por donación de 101 cortes correspondientes a 67 coronas de molares temporales sin cariesconservadas en agua destilada, pertenecientes a niños mexicanos aparentemente sanos. Las va riables forma y profundidad se identificaron al microscopio estereoscópico por un solo observador (k=.8624). El grosor de los cortes obtenidos por el método de desgaste midieron en promedio 5mm. Resultados: El 28.71% de las fosas y fisuras identificadas corresponden al grupo 5 Características de las “otras formas” de Nagano de fosas y fisuras de molares temporales Features of “other shapes” of Nagano of pit and fissures in primary molars Artículo Original Esther Vaillard Jiménez 1 Enrique E.Huitzil Muñoz Aída Ortega Cambranis 3 S. Abril García Damián 41 Maestra en Estomatología Pediátrica. FEBUAP (México) 2 Maestro en Educación Superior. FEBUAP (México) 3 Maestra en Fisiología. FEBUAP (México) 4 Alumna egresada de la Maestría en C’s estomatológicas en Pediátrica Facultad de Estomatología de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla.

In literature there are reports on the various forms of pits and fissures of permanent molars and pre molars. Their characteristics are known and it is assumed that dental structures are similar in both dentitions. So it is necessary to approach the study of the characteristics of the enamel in primary teeth. Objective: to quantify the frequency of each shape and depth of pits and fissures of molars under the Nagano classification. Material and methods: in an ex vivo observational study a sample obtained by donation of 101 courts to 67 crowns for primary molars without decay preserved in distilled ware is analyzed, this sample belongs to Mexican children with an apparent healthy shape and depth, variables were identified under the stereomicroscope by a single observer (k=8624) The thickness of the slices obtained by the method of wear measured on average o.5 mm. Results: 28.71% of the pits and fissures identified relate to group 5 Nagano. Forms were recognized: flask=4.95%, II=3.96% =3.96 Globe, drop= 3.96% = 2.97%inverted Y, delta = 2.97% and trilobulada= 2.97% zone. According to the depth were identified as medium depth = 48.51%. Deep and surface = 33.66 = 17.82%. Conclusion: There is great variety in the shape and depth of pits and fissures of molars enamel. The high percentage of undescribed forms by Nagano proves to be addressed as a research problem of morph-histological characteristics of the primary dentition.

Clasificación de las alteraciones cefalogénicas desde una visión integradora craneomaxilofacial / Classification of cephalogenic alterations from a craneomaxilofacial integrative visión

Introducción: las clasificaciones sobre las alteraciones cefalogénicas presentan una gran dispersión debido a la multiplicidad de especialidades médicas que intervienen en la región de la cabeza. Objetivo: describir las clasificaciones más relevantes de las malformaciones craneofaciales y proponer una nueva clasificación. Métodos: se realizó un estudio mixto, hermenéutico y cuantitativo descriptivo, durante el cual se analizó la producción de clasificaciones sobre este tema en la Web of Sciences en el periodo comprendido desde 1992 hasta 2012. Luego de seleccionar 263 artículos que trataban este tema se estudiaron 22 de ellos en los que proponían clasificaciones o modificaciones al respecto. Se estudió la región anatómica, el tipo de clasificación, el tipo de malformación que describe y la revista de publicación. Resultados: hubo predominio del tipo de clasificación morfogénica en el 60 porciento, el tipo de malformación mayormente clasificada fue por defecto (fisuras e hipoplasias) en 72 por ciento y la revista con mayor representación de publicaciones sobre clasificaciones de alteraciones cefalogénicas fue TheJournal of Craniofacial Surgery donde se publicaron el 44 por ciento de ellas. Se propuso una clasificación integradora morfo-fisiopatológica y se analizó su validación interna y externa. Conclusiones: se demostró la ausencia de una clasificación que agrupara todas las malformaciones cefalogénicas, que incluyera a todas sus regiones anatómicas y tipos de malformaciones. La clasificación propuesta podría ser de utilidad para las especialidades médicas y estomatológicas afines a esta región anatómica(AU)

Introduction: classifications on cephalic alterations have great dispersion secondary to diversity of medical specialties involved in head region. Objective: to describe relevant classifications in craniofacial malformations and recommend a new classification. Method: was carried out a mixed study: hermeneutic and quantitative descriptive, to analyze the production of this kind of classifications on the Web of Sciences during the years 1992 to 2012. As result 263 papers was find on this topic and 22 papers were selected because provided classifications or modifications in this respect. This research analyzed the anatomical region, the classification type, the type of malformation and the magazine of publication. Results: there was a prevalence of the type of morphogenic classification in 60 percent, the mostly classified malformation type of by defect (fissures and hypoplasia) in 72 percent and the representative magazine of cephalic alterations classifications was the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery where 44 percent of them were published. An integrative morpho-physiopathologic classification was suggested and internal and external validation was analyzed. Conclusions: was demonstrated the absence of any classification that joined all the cephalic malformations of all the anatomical cephalic regions. The recommended classification would being of utility for medical and dentistry specialties related to this anatomical region(AU)

Análise da oclusão dentária em crianças portadoras de fissura completa de lábio e palato / Analysis of dental occlusion in children with complete cleft lip and palate

As fissuras labiopalatinas alteram o crescimento e o desenvolvimento do complexo maxilo-mandibular, assim como todas as funções orofaciais. As cirurgias reparadoras primárias representam o maior agente modificador do crescimento maxilo-facial, de forma a restringi-lo. O sucesso do tratamento reabilitador do paciente fissurado depende da correta atuação de uma equipe multidisciplinar. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as condições oclusais em modelos de gesso de pacientes portadores de fissura labiopalatina completa, não sindrômicos, correlacionando o prognóstico ao tipo de fissura, fase de desenvolvimento da dentição, gênero e hospital de reabilitação cirúrgica. Utilizou-se 87 pares de modelos das arcadas dentárias de pacientes fissurados do Ambulatório da Disciplina de Prótese Buco Maxilo Facial da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo, que haviam sido submetidos às cirurgias reparadoras primárias em cronologia clássica (queiloplastia 3 a 6 meses e palatoplastia 18 meses), sem enxerto ósseo alveolar e/ou tratamento ortodôntico prévio. O grupo estudado foi composto de 57 pacientes com Fissura Labiopalatina unilateral, com idade média de 6 anos e 5 meses e 30 pacientes com Fissura Labiopalatina bilateral com idade média de 6 anos e 2 meses. Para a classificação dos modelos em gesso de fissurados unilaterais, foram utilizados o Índice de 5 anos e o Índice de Goslon, na dentição decídua e mista respectivamente, enquanto que para as fissuras bilaterais empregou-se o Índice de Bilateral. Os três índices referidos compreendem uma escala de 1 a 5, com grau crescente de severidade de má oclusão. Os modelos foram avaliados pelo pesquisador e mais 2 examinadores, em dois momentos distintos, quando se alcançou um alto grau de confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade (Teste de Cronbach e Análise de Correlação de Spearman).

Posteriormente, para as análises complementares, utilizaram-se apenas os dados fornecidos pelo pesquisador, os quais foram agrupados em prognóstico dos resultados a longo prazo em: bom (graus 1 e 2); regular ( grau 3 ) e pobre ( graus 4 e 5 ). Aplicou-se o Teste da Razão de Verossimilhança para verificar as possíveis diferenças entre as variáveis de interesse, quando não se encontrou, para a amostra total, correlação entre prognóstico e tipo de fenda, gênero e hospitais de reabilitação. Apenas nos pacientes com fissuras unilaterais houve associação do prognóstico à fase de dentição (p=0,019) e aos hospitais de reabilitação (p=0,025). Este trabalho permitiu concluir que as fissuras unilaterais na fase de dentição decídua mostraram menor severidade de má-oclusão, e que o Hospital de referência da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo apresentou resultados mais favoráveis em relação aos demais.

The cleft lip and palate alter the growth and development of the maxillo-mandibular complex as well as all orofacial functions. Primary repair surgery represents the largest modifier agent of maxillofacial growth in order to limit it. The success of the rehabilitation treatment of the cleft patient depends on the correct performance of a multidisciplinary team. This study aimed to assess the occlusal conditions, in plaster models, of patients with complete cleft lip and palate, non syndromic, correlating to the type of cleft, stage of dental development, gender and surgical rehabilitation hospital. For this study, 87 pairs of casts from cleft patients of the Ambulatory of Oral Maxillo Facial Prosthesis of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo (USP), that had been undertaken to primary classical repair surgeries (cheiloplasty 3 to 6 months and palatoplasty 18 months), without prior alveolar bone graft and/or orthodontic treatment. The group studied was composed of 57 patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate, with mean age of 6 years, 5 months and 30 patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate with mean age of 6 years, 2 months. For the classification of plaster casts for unilateral cleft, the index of 5 years and the index of Goslon, in the deciduous and mixed dentition, respectively, whereas the Bilateral index was used for bilateral cleft. The three mentioned indexes comprise a scale of 1 to 5, with increasing levels of severity of malocclusion. The models were evaluated by the researcher and two other examiners in two distinct occasions, when a high degree of reliability and reproducibility was reached.

Subsequently, for the additional analysis, it was used only the data provided by the researcher, which were grouped into long-term prognosis results in: good (grades 1 and 2); regular (grade 3) and poor (grades 4 and 5). The likelihood ratio test was used to verify the possible differences between the variables of interest, and the results did not show, for the total sample, any correlation between prognostic and cleft type, gender, and rehabilitation hospitals. Only patients with unilateral clefts there was an association of the prognostic to the dental stag of dental development (p=0.019) and rehabilitation hospitals (p=0.025). This study revealed that the unilateral clefts in the deciduous dentition stage showed a lesser severity for poor occlusion, and that the Referral Hospital of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo has the most favorable results compared to others.

Avaliação clínica, radiográfica e histológica de cáries de fissura / Clinical, radiographic and histologic accessement of fissure decays

Com o intuito de auxiliar a determinação do plano de tratamento mais conservador, o presente estudo avaliou in vitro a eficácia dos métodos clinico (visual), radiográfico e histológico no diagnóstico das lesões incipientes.Metodologia: foram avaliados 20 dentes molares permanentes humanos que apresentavam superfície oclusal aparentemente íntegra ou escurecida, porém sem cavitação. Estes dentes foram submetidos ao exame radiográfico, por meio de radiografias periapicais e exame visual, por três examinadores previamente calibrados, com o auxílio de refletores odontológicos. As superfícies oclusais dos dentes foram fotografadas e em seguida os mesmos foram seccionados com disco diamantados em uma máquina de corte, obtendo-se cortes com 0,375mm de espessura. Foram confeccionadas lâminas histológicas para avaliação da desmineralização em esmalte e dentina dos dentes por meio de microscopia óptica. Escores foram utilizados para a classificação dos métodos diagnósticos avaliados e os mesmos obtidos foram avaliados pela estatística Gamma, com índice de significância de 0,05.Resultado: tanto o diagnóstico clínico quanto o radiográfico foram falhos na determinação da presença, extensão e localização da cárie dental, não ocorrendo uma correlação entre os três métodos utilizados (p>0,05).Conclusão: é imprescindível que o Cirurgião-Dentista associe as informações derivadas dos métodos complementares de diagnóstico aos seus conhecimentos prévios, a fim de optar ou não pelo tratamento restaurador destas lesões...

This in vitro study evaluated the effectiveness of clinical methods (visual), radiographic and histological diagnosis of incipient lesions in order to determine the most conservative treatment plan.Methodology: 20 human permanent molar teeth which had apparently intact occlusal surface, darkened but without cavitation, were evaluated. These teeth were subjected to X-ray, using periapical radiographs and visual examination by three calibrated examiners with the aid of reflectors dentistry. The occlusal surfaces of the teeth were photographed and then they were serially sectioned on a diamond cutting machine, resulting in cuts to 0.375 mm thick. Slides were obtained for histological assessment of demineralization in enamel and dentin of the teeth by light microscopy. Scores were used to classificate accessed diagnostic methods and they were evaluated by statistical Gamma, with a significance of 0.05.Results: both clinical and radiographic diagnosis failed to determine the presence, extent and location of tooth decay and there was no correlation between the three methods (p>0.05).Conclusion: it is essential that the Dental Surgeon conects information derived from complementary methods of diagnosis with their prior knowledge in order to choose between the restorative or conservative treatment of these lesions...

Changes in the profile of dental procedures performed in a pediatric clinic between 1980 and 2004

The goal of this research was to assess whether there was a change in the profile of dental procedures performed in the Pediatric Dental Clinic at the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto at University of São Paulo during the period between the years 1980 to 2004. Using the dental records of 3,484 pediatric patients attended at the Pediatric Dental Clinic, we conducted a survey of clinical procedures performed by undergraduate students in the years 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. The following procedures, performed in deciduous and permanent teeth in children from 1 to 12 years, were: topicalapplications of fluoride, pit and fissure sealant applications, silver amalgam and composite resin fillings, pulpotomy and tooth extraction. The numeric values obtained for each procedure were converted into percentages, and data were analyzed using Fisher Exact or qui-square tests (α = 0.05). The results revealed the occurrence of a significant increase (p < 0.01) in percentage of topical fluoride applications (increase of 18.9%) and sealants applications (increase of 11.2%). On the other hand, the percentage of performance of silver amalgam and composite resin fillings, pulpotomies and tooth extraction showed a significant decline of 16.0, 6.0 and 16.1%, respectively (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that there was a decline of restorative, surgical and conservative endodontic procedures, with a concomitant increase of preventive procedures.

Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in relation to other technologies and conventional methods for detecting occlusal caries in permanent teeth

Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the reproducibility and accuracy of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) in relation to other technologies and conventional methods fordetecting occlusal carious lesions. Methods: Ninety-six extracted permanent molar teeth wereselected. Three examiners carried out examinations using Visual examination (VI), bitewing radiographs (RX), QLF, electrical conductance measurement (ECM), and DIAGNOdent. Twenty five percent of the teeth were re-examined for repeatability. Stereomicroscopic examination was used as the gold standard. Results: Intra- and inter-examiner agreement ranged from 0.43 to 0.89. Areas under ROC curves were 0.82, 0.54, 0.84, 0.79 and 0.88, respectively, for VI, RX,QLF, ECM and DIAGNOdent examinations, with RX significantly lower than the other methods. No significant statistical difference was found when comparing the areas under ROC curve of visual inspection and QLF. Conclusions: Although QLF and other technologies for early caries detection may offer some advantages, this study did not find significant improvement in occlusal caries detection when compared to visual examination.

Avaliação da auto-percepção de mulheres portadoras de fissuras orais / Evaluation the perception of itself of the oral cleft women

As fissuras orais são as anomalias craniofaciais congênitas mais comuns nos seres humanos e acarretam diversas alterações funcionais e estéticas para os portadores dessa anomalia. Desta forma, o presente trabalho tem o objetivo de avaliar como mulheres portadoras de FL/P percebem sua estética facial, bem como analisar as variáveis envolvidas com essa percepção. Foi realizado um exame clínico e um questionário com 22 pacientes do gênero feminino que estavam em tratamento no Centro de Tratamento de Anomalias Craniofaciais do Rio de Janeiro. A maioria das pacientes demonstrou algum nível de insatisfação com a aparência do seu rosto, sendo o nariz (n=9) e os dentes (n=5) a maior queixa relatada pelas pacientes. Os profissionais da área da saúde devem reabilitar as alterações faciais proporcionando estética e qualidade de vida.

The oral clefts are the most common congenital craniofacial anomalies in humans and lead various alterations for individuals with this anomaly. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate oral cleft women perception regading their facial aesthetics, and analyze the variables involved with that perception. We conducted a clinical examination and a questionnaire with 22 female patients Who were in a treatment at the Center for Treatment of Craniofacial Anomalies of Rio de Janeiro. Most patients showed some level of satisfaction with the appearance of their faces. The nose (n=9) and teeth (n=5) were the main complaint reported by patients. The health Professional teams must rehabilitate the facial changes providing aesthetic and quality of life.

Clinical evaluation of glass ionomer for pit and fissure sealing of fully erupted molars

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical behavior of two conventional glass ionomers used for pit and fissure sealing in terms of retention, marginal adaptation, caries recurrence and cracking. Eighty-three fully erupted first permanent molars were sealed, in a group of children aged 5 to 8 years. A doubleblind, single operator, paired design was used. Materials applied were Fuji IX and VII. Retention (R), presence of caries (PC), marginal discoloration (MD), marginal adaptation (MA) and cracking (C) were evaluated at 6 and 12 months using Ryge's criteria. Data registered 6 months after treatment were: Fuji IX: R: Alpha 37, Bravo 2, Charlie: 4; PC: Alpha 43, Bravo: 0; MA: Alpha 38, Bravo: 1; MD: Alpha 39, Bravo: 0, Charlie: 0; C: Alpha 39, Bravo: 0. Fuji VII: R: Alpha 29, Bravo 4, Charlie: 7; PC: Alpha 40, Bravo: 0; MA: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0; MD: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0; Charlie: 0; C: Alpha 33, Bravo: 0. Results after one year were: Fuji IX: R: Alpha 33, Bravo: 3, Charlie: 9; PC: Alpha 44, Bravo: 1; MA: Alpha 33, Bravo: 1; MD: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0, Charlie: 0; C: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0. Fuji VII: R: Alpha 22, Bravo 4, Charlie: 13, PC: Alpha 40, Bravo: 0; MA: Alpha 23, Bravo: 1; MD: Alpha 23, Bravo: 1, Charlie: 0; C: Alpha 23, Bravo: 1. Statistical analysis using Fisher test showed no significant difference (p>0.05) for R, and MA. For PC, MD and C, values are not reported because both materials showed the same results. The second control showed no significant difference (p>0.05) for R, MA, PC, MD and C. Results suggest no difference between Fuji IX and Fuji VII as sealants in fully erupted permanent molars.

El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el comportamiento clinico de dos ionomeros vitreos convencionales aplicados como selladores de fosas y fisuras. Se evaluo la retencion, decoloracion y adaptacion marginal, incidencia de caries y agrietamiento. Se sellaron ochenta y tres primeros molares totalmente erupcionados en un grupo de ninos de 5 a 8 anos. Se llevo a cabo un diseno de doble ciego, unico operador y apareado. Los materiales aplicados fueron Fuji IX y VII. Luego de 6 y 12 meses se recitaron los ninos y se evaluo: Retencion (R), presencia de caries (PC), decoloracion marginal (MD) y agrietamiento (C). La evaluacion se realizo utilizando los criterios de Ryge. Los datos registrados al cabo de 6 meses fueron: Fuji IX: R: Alpha 37, Bravo 2, Charlie: 4; PC: Alpha 43, Bravo: 0; MA: Alpha 38, Bravo: 1; MD: Alpha 39, Bravo: 0, Charlie: 0; C: Alpha 39, Bravo: 0. Fuji VII: R: Alpha 29, Bravo 4, Charlie: 7; PC: Alpha 40, Bravo: 0; MA: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0; MD: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0; Charlie: 0; C: Alpha 33, Bravo: 0. A los 12 meses: Fuji IX: R: Alpha 33, Bravo: 3, Charlie: 9; PC: Alpha 44, Bravo: 1; MA: Alpha 33, Bravo: 1; MD: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0, Charlie: 0; C: Alpha: 34, Bravo: 0. Fuji VII: R: Alpha 22, Bravo 4, Charlie: 13, PC: Alpha 40, Bravo: 0; MA: Alpha 23, Bravo: 1; MD: Alpha 23, Bravo: 1, Charlie: 0; C: Alpha 23, Bravo: 1. La evaluacion estadistica por medio de la prueba de Fisher no mostro diferencias significativas entre los materiales (p>0.05) para R y MA. En PC, MD y C, el valor de p no se indica ya que los resultados fueron identicos. El segundo control no mostro diferencias significativas (p>0.05) para R, MA, PC, MD y C. Los resultados sugieren que no existiria diferencia en la aplicacion de Fuji IX y Fuji VII como selladores de fosas y fisuras en molares totalmente erupcionados.

Aspectos clínico, radiográfico e microbiológico da pigmentação em molares decíduos sob monitoramento preventivo: estudo longitudinal / Clinical, radiographic and microbiological aspects of pigmentation in primary molars under preventive monitoring: longitudinal study

Este estudo verificou os aspectos clínico, radiográfico e microbiológico da pigmentação de fossas e fissuras pigmentadas em molares decíduos no período de 18 meses. Observou-se o dente e a superfície dentária mais acometidos pela pigmentação, a distribuição da mesma na superfície, a cor, a ocorrência de cavitação, a textura, a presença ou não de radioluscência, tipo de tratamento, bem como os microrganismos mais frequentes. Participaram do estudo 116 pacientes (63-grupo experimental e 53-grupo controle). Em 155 molares decíduos de 63 pacientes (grupo experimental) na faixa etária de 3 a 10 anos, foi realizada a coleta de biofilme, exame clínico nas fossas e fissuras pigmentadas, bem como exame radiográfico interproximal. Realizou-se a análise qualitativa de microrganismos das fossas e fissuras pigmentadas por meio do PCR convencional e quantitativa dos cocos cariogênicos (Streptococcus mutans e Streptococcus sobrinus) por “Real-Time PCR”. A análise estatística utilizou o software Statistica versão 9 aplicando os testes do quiquadrado, de correlação linear, de Komolgorov-Smirnov e Lilliefors e coeficiente de concordância de Kendall. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Observou-se que os dentes mais acometidos pela pigmentação nas fossas e fissuras foram os segundos molares, em especial o superior do lado esquerdo (21,93%). A predominância da superfície oclusal (67,74%) foi significativa para todos os dentes. Para os segundos e primeiros molares, o predomínio do padrão parcial de distribuição da pigmentação foi estatisticamente significante (75,48%). A cor marrom predominou significativamente (85,81%) em todos dentes analisados. A ocorrência de cavitação foi maior no período inicial de 6 meses, decrescendo ao longo do tempo e sem significância para todos os dentes. A maioria dos dentes manteve a textura dura ao longo dos períodos estudados. Uma minoria do grupo amostral recebeu procedimento restaurador/selante. A análise radiográfica evidenciou que o escore 0...

This study evaluated the clinical, radiographic and microbiological aspects of pigmentation in pits and fissures in primary molars during 18 months. It was observed the dental surface that was more pigmented, pigmentation distribution on the surface, color, presence of cavitation, texture, presence or not of radiolucency, treatment type, and microorganisms that were more frequent. Study participants were 116 patients (63-experimental group and 53-control group). It was conducted the collection of biofilm, clinical exam of the pigmented pits and fissures, and interproximal radiographic exam in 155 deciduous molars of 63 patients (experimental group) aged from 3 to 10 years. The qualitative analysis of the microorganisms in the pigmented pits and fissures was conducted by the conventional PCR while the quantitative analysis of the cariogenic cocos (Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus) was obtained with the “Real-Time PCR”. The software Statistica version 9 was applied for the statistical analysis with chi-squared test, linear correlation, Komolgorov-Smirnov and Lilliefor, and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance at 5% level of confidence. The second molars presented higher frequency of pigmentation in the pits and fissures, mainly the left superior second molar (21,93%). The occlusal surface was significantly more frequent (67,74%) for all teeth. For the first and second molars, the pattern of partial distribution of pigmentation was statistically significant (75,48%). The brown color was significantly more frequent (85,81%) in all teeth. The occurrence of cavitation was higher at initial of 6 months and reduced with the time with no significance for all teeth. Most of the teeth maintained the texture during the periods of evaluation. A minority of the sample was submitted to restorative procedure/sealant. The radiographic analysis revealed that the score O (absence of radiolucent) was more frequent in both evaluations. It was observed the prevalence…