The impact on the quality of life caused by the early loss of primary molars.

INTRODUCTION: Evidence regarding the impact of early loss of primary molars (ELPM) on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) is lacking. The aim of the present study was evaluating the impact of ELPM on OHRQoL of Brazilian schoolchildren aged 6-10 years. METHODS: This observational prospective cohort study was conducted with 163 schoolchildren, assigned in the primary tooth loss group (PTLG), in which all tooth loss was caused by carious lesions, and in a control group without tooth loss (CG). Two calibrated examiners conducted the clinical oral assessments to determine caries experience and tooth loss. OHRQoL was assessed using the Child Perception Questionnaire 8-10 years (CPQ8-10) instrument administered at baseline and at 10-12 months of follow-up. RESULTS: Children in PTLG exhibited significantly more negative impact on OHRQoL at baseline (p < 0.01) than CG, and also after the follow-up period (p < 0.01). It was also possible to observe a significant reduction in the negative impact on OHRQoL in both CG and PTLG in the longitudinal analysis (p < 0.01). Nevertheless, there was an even more substantial reduction in the negative impact on OHRQoL in children in PTLG. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that early tooth loss is associated with negative impact on OHRQoL. Moreover, it indicates that access to dental treatment can have a positive impact on the OHRQoL of children with dental caries and ELPM.

Knowledge of Brazilian Dental Students about the Use of Conventional Fluoride Dentifrices for Preschool Children from Zero to Six Years Old

Objective: To verify the knowledge of dental students about the correct use of fluoride dentifrices above 1000 pmm fluorine for children aged 0-6 years old. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which self-administered questionnaires were administered to 355 dental students from sixth to ninth or tenth graduation period. The questionnaires included questions regarding knowledge of the need to use, concentration, amount, frequency and potential adverse effects of the use of conventional fluoride dentifrices above 1000 ppm of fluorine by children up to six years of age, as well as the mechanism of action and the method of using fluorides that has the most scientific evidence. A descriptive analysis of data was performed. Results: 83.1% of students reported receiving content on the use of fluoride dentifrices in early childhood. Most students consider the use of fluoride dentifrice as important for the age group from zero to three years (73.8%) and from three to six years (96.4%). Only 17.7% would indicate fluoride toothpaste above 1000 ppm fluoride for children from zero to three years and 40.6% for three to six years. 76.9% believe that the amount of ideal refers to a grain of rice (0-3 years) and 61.7% of pea grain (3-6 years). 43.4% of students believe that fluoride dentifrices as an adverse effect the potential to cause fluorosis independent of concentration. Conclusion: The students evaluated were misleading about the fluoride concentration of the dentifrices indicated for children up to six years of age; on the toxicity of fluorine; action mechanism of fluorides and the scientific method of greater scientific evidence on caries disease. Failures in training and need to update fluoride contents to be taught to future dentistry professionals are evident.

Impact Produced by Oral Conditions on the Quality of Life of Brazilian Workers of a Mixed-Economy Company

Objective: To evaluate the impact on quality of life caused by oral health problems among administrative sector employees of a mixed-economy company, residents in Vitória, Brazil. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study used a random sample of 167 individuals. Quality of life measured by the subjective indicator OHIP-14, was the outcome considered; independent variables were sociodemographic, oral health dental services use and perceived prosthesis need. OHIP evaluates impairments in the three dimensions of social, psychological and physical functional conditions. To evaluate differences between groups, Chi-Square and Fisher's Exact Tests were used (p<0.05). To assess the strength of association, Odds-Ratio was calculated. Results: The health professional most sought by individuals in the last 12 months was the dentist (88.5%), agreed by the company (62.6%) due to prevention reasons (62.6%). The prevalence of impact caused by oral health problems was 7.8% and most recorded dimensions were physical pain (6%) and psychological discomfort (5.4%). Impact perception was greater among individuals who declared need for partial removable denture at functional limitation and psychological incapacity dimensions. Subjects that used urgency oral health services presented more impact at psychological discomfort dimension. Conclusion: The impact frequency was low. Objective and subjective measures can provide accurate analysis to support health policies directed to the real population needs.

Prevalência da mordida aberta anterior em crianças de 3 a 5 anos / Anterior open bite in 3-5 years-old children

Objetivo: Verificar a prevalência de mordida aberta anterior e possíveis associações com variáveis sociodemográficas, hábitos de sucção não nutritivos e mamadeira em crianças de 3 a 5 anos. Métodos: Estudo transversal utilizou uma amostra aleatória obtida de uma população de 388 crianças matriculadas em escolas públicas da zona rural e urbana de um município da Região Sudeste. Para o cálculo amostral utilizou-se como parâmetros uma prevalência de 20%, nível de confiança de 95% e margem de erro de 5%. Foi calculada uma amostra mínima de 150 crianças e adotado um critério de substituição para garantir o poder amostral, envolvendo o sorteio de uma nova criança sorteada da mesma escola. A coleta de dados foi realizada em duas etapas. A primeira constituiu-se de um questionário dirigido aos responsáveis para obter dados sobre escolaridade materna, idade, gênero e a presença de hábitos deletérios ­ uso de mamadeira e sucção digital e chupeta; a segunda etapa, de um exame clínico conduzido por três examinadores previamente treinados, para detectar a presença de mordida aberta anterior. O exame foi realizado com a criança sentada de frente para o examinador, utilizando espátulas de madeira com 2 mm de espessura e sob luz natural. Para a confirmação da presença de mordida aberta anterior, o examinado deveria estar em oclusão cêntrica e não ocorrer a apreensão da espátula. O Teste Qui-quadrado foi utilizado para verificar a possível associação entre as variáveis. O projeto de pesquisa foi aprovado pelo CEP da UFES. Resultados: Foi encontrada uma prevalência de 16% de mordida aberta anterior, associada ao gênero masculino (p=0,008), sucção digital (p=0,011), ao uso de mamadeiras (p=0,026) e chupetas (p<0,001). Conclusão: A prevalência de mordida aberta em crianças pré- escolares foi considerada importante e significativamente associada com hábitos de sucção.(AU)

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anterior open bite and possible associations with sociodemographic variables as regards non-nutritive sucking habits and the use of baby bottles in 3-5-year-old children. Methods: Cross sectional study with longitudinal design used a random sample selected from a population of 388 children, enrolled in public schools, in rural and urban areas of a southeastern Brazilian city. This sample was calculated based on the following parameters: prevalence of 20%, a confidence interval of 95%, and a 5% error, which resulted in a final sample of 150 children. A substitution criteria was adopted considering a new child that was randomly selected from the same school. Data collection was performed in two stages. The first consisted of a questionnaire directed towards the parents to obtain information about mother's education, age, gender, sucking habits, and bottlefeeding; the second stage was a clinical examination, carried out by three previously trained examiners to detect the presence of anterior open bite. The exams were performed with children seated in front of the examiner using a 2 mm wooden spatula and under natural light. To confirm the presence of anterior open bite, the examined child should present centric occlusion and not bit the spatula. The chi-square test was used to verify the possible association among the variables. The research project was approved by the Ethics Committee of UFES. Results: A prevalence of 16 % of anterior open bite was found, and it was associated with male gender (p=0.008), finger sucking (p=0.011), use of bottles (p=0.026) and pacifiers (p<0.001). Conclusion: Prevalence of anterior open bite in preschool children was considered important and significantly associated with sucking habits.(AU)

Early Weaning as a Risk Factor for Deleterious Oral Habits in 3-5 Year- Old Children

Objective: To verify the association between early weaning, sociodemographic variables and deleterious oral habits in 3-5 year-old Brazilian children. Material and Methods: Retrospective observational study with longitudinal design used a random sample of 150 children representing a population of 388 children enrolled in public schools of Domingos Martins, Brazil. Data collection was performed using a questionnaire aimed at parents / guardians. The dependent variable considered for analysis was the presence of habits - pacifier and finger sucking - and as explanatory variables: gender, age, early weaning and socioeconomic status. Early weaning was considered when exclusive breastfeeding was suspended before six months of age. Chisquare test was used to verify association among variables. Significance level adopted was 5%. To check the strength of association, Odds Ratio and 95% confidence intervals were used. Results: Significant association was found between variables age of 4 and 5 years (p = 0.030, OR = 2.193, CI = 1.029; 4.673) and early weaning (p = 0.001, OR = 5.045, CI = 2.087; 12.199) with pacifier sucking habit. Conclusion: Association between age, early weaning and pacifier sucking habits was observed. Early weaning can be considered a risk factor for pacifier sucking habit.

Dental pain prevalence among health care personnel / Prevalência de dor dentária em trabalhadores da saúde

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dental pain is a major reason for looking for dental services. Toothache may prevent or impair daily activities, such as working, having fun or socializing. This study aimed at evaluating dental pain prevalence in the last six months, among employees of the Teaching Hospital, Vitoria, ES. METHODS: This was an analytical, observational cross-sectional study. Data were collected by six trained interviewers by means of standardized interviews filling a questionnaire previously used by other studies about toothache among employees of the state of Espirito Santo, which included demographic and social information, as well as toothache report, type of pain (spontaneous or induced), use of dental services and employment bond. Confidence level of 95%, error of 5% and expected prevalence of 50% were used for sample calculation. Final sample was made up of 265 employees. The association between studied variables and dental pain prevalence was observed using Pearson Chi-square test with significance level of 5%. Odds Ratio and respective confidence intervals (CI- 95%) were estimated for statistically significant variables. RESULTS: Dental pain prevalence was 65.7%. Employees with up to 39 years of age (p=0.004, OR=2.081 CI 95%=1.226; 3.530), of economic classes C and D (p=0.007, OR=1.968 CI 95%=1.173; 3.30) and those receiving up to three minimum wages have reported higher dental pain prevalence (p=0.000, OR=2.829 CI=1.611; 4.967). CONCLUSION: There has been high dental pain prevalence among employees. Strategies to decrease such event should be implemented aiming at improving quality of life of such employees. .

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor de origem dental é um dos principais motivos da utilização de serviços odontológicos. A dor de dente pode impedir ou dificultar atividades diárias, tais como trabalhar, se divertir e se relacionar com outras pessoas. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de dor de origem dental nos últimos seis meses em funcionários do Hospital Universitário, Vitória, ES. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo analítico, do tipo observacional com delineamento transversal. Seis entrevistadores treinados coletaram os dados pelo método de entrevista padronizada preenchendo um questionário previamente utilizado em outros estudos sobre dor de dente em trabalhadores capixabas que incluía informações demográficas e sociais dos participantes, bem como o relato de dor de dente, tipo de dor (espontânea ou provocada), utilização de serviços odontológicos e tipo de vínculo empregatício. Para o cálculo amostral, os parâmetros utilizados foram nível de confiança de 95%, erro de 5% e prevalência esperada de 50%. A amostra final foi de 265 funcionários. A associação entre as variáveis do estudo e a prevalência de dor de dente foi verificada por meio do teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson com nível de significância de 5%. Estimaram-se os valores do Odds Ratio e respectivos intervalos de confiança (IC-95%) para as variáveis com significância estatística. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de dor de origem dental foi de 65,7%. Funcionários com até 39 anos (p=0,004, OR=2,081 IC95%=1,226;3,530), inseridos nas classes econômicas C e D, (p=0,007, OR=1,968 IC 95%=1,173;3,30) e aqueles que recebiam até 3 salários mínimos relataram maior prevalência de dor de origem dental (p=0,000, OR=2,829 IC=1,611;4,967). CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se alta prevalência de dor de dente em funcionários. Estratégias direcionadas à redução do evento devem ser implementadas com vistas à melhora da qualidade de vida desses trabalhadores. .

Prevalence of Posterior Cross Bite in 3-5-Year-Old Children from Vitória, Brazil

To evaluate the prevalence of posterior cross bite and the possible association with deleterious oral habits in 3-5-year-old children from Vitória, Espírito Santo,Brazil.Material and Methods:This retrospective observational study with a longitudinal design used as parameters for sample calculation prevalence of 35%, confidence level of 95% and error of 5%. The final random sample included 903 children, proportionally distributed according to the number of children enrolled per school. Thus, the representative sample of 9,829 children enrolled in public schools of Vitória was guaranteed. A questionnaire with six open and eighteen closed items was used to collect data on socioeconomic status, age, sex and deleterious habits. Clinical exams were carried out by trained examiners (Kappa 0.86) for posterior cross bite diagnosis. The association between variables was verified by the Chi-Square Test and Fisher Exact Test. Odds Ratio evaluated the association strength. This research was approved by the UFES Ethics Research Committee.Results:The prevalence of cross bite was of 16.2% and children that used pacifier were two times more likely to develop posterior cross bite (OR = 1.775; CI 95% = 1.242; 2.537).Conclusion:The prevalence of posterior cross bite was expressive, and thumb sucking and pacifier use were considered risk factors. Association was verified with the habit of using pacifier, increasing twice the likelihood of presenting malocclusion and posterior cross bite...

[The impact of oral conditions in the quality of life municipal civil servants]. / Impacto das condições bucais na qualidade de vida em servidores públicos municipais.

The scope of this article is to verify the prevalence of the impact produced by oral health conditions on the quality of life of civil servants and the possible association with social and demographic variables, utilization of dental services, dental pain and the need for prosthetics. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess a random sample of 286 public employees. Data was collected using four questionnaires including the Oral Health Impact Profile. The association between the variables was measured using Fisher's Exact Test; the Odds Ratio evaluated the strength of association between impact and exposure. Logistic regression models were adjusted for each dimension. Ninety-three individuals (32.5%) declared impacts. The main impact prediction was associated with age, social and economic status, education, the use of dental services, the need for prosthetics and dental pain. A considerable number of individuals declared an impact on quality of life due to oral conditions.

Impacto das condições bucais na qualidade de vida em servidores públicos municipais / The impact of oral conditions in the quality of life municipal civil servants

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a prevalência de impactos produzidos por condições bucais na qualidade de vida de funcionários públicos e possível associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, utilização de serviços odontológicos, dor dentária e necessidade de prótese. Este estudo transversal avaliou uma amostra de 286 funcionários. Foram utilizados quatro roteiros para a coleta de dados incluindo o Oral Health Impact Profile . A associação entre as variáveis foi verificada pelo teste exato de Fisher; o Odds Ratio avaliou a magnitude da associação entre o desfecho e a exposição. Foram ajustados modelos de regressão logística para cada dimensão. O número de indivíduos que declararam impacto foi de 93 (32,5%). A maior predição de impacto esteve associada à idade, condição socioeconômica, escolaridade, utilização de serviço odontológico, necessidade de prótese e dor de dente. Grande número de indivíduos declararam impacto na qualidade de vida devido a problemas bucais.

The scope of this article is to verify the prevalence of the impact produced by oral health conditions on the quality of life of civil servants and the possible association with social and demographic variables, utilization of dental services, dental pain and the need for prosthetics. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess a random sample of 286 public employees. Data was collected using four questionnaires including the Oral Health Impact Profile. The association between the variables was measured using Fisher's Exact Test; the Odds Ratio evaluated the strength of association between impact and exposure. Logistic regression models were adjusted for each dimension. Ninety-three individuals (32.5%) declared impacts. The main impact prediction was associated with age, social and economic status, education, the use of dental services, the need for prosthetics and dental pain. A considerable number of individuals declared an impact on quality of life due to oral conditions.

Association between dental pain and absenteeism among public workers from Southeastern Brazil / Associação entre dor de dente e absenteísmo em funcionários públicos do sudeste do Brasil

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Studies carried out worldwide have shown that the incidence of dental pain is one reason leading people to look for dental services and that it impairs quality of life. This study aimed at observing the prevalence of dental pain, pain-related absenteeism and possible associations with sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS: This was an analytical, observational and transversal study using a randomized sample of 312 public servants obtained from a universe of 994 employees of the City Hall of Marataízes, ES. A structured script with 27 items was used for data collection, which was carried out between May and June 2009, by three qualified servants. Chi-square and Fisher Exact tests were used to compare dental pain percentages and absenteeism to sociodemographic factors. RESULTS: The prevalence of dental pain among employees was 57.0%, with higher prevalence among those with socioeconomic condition C/D/E (OR= 1.560). From those reporting dental pain, 17.8% have missed work, with higher prevalence of those of socioeconomic condition C/D/E (OR= 3.816) and with incomplete high school (OR= 2.298). CONCLUSION: High dental pain prevalence was observed and enough to produce absenteeism, with higher frequency among workers of less favored economic classes and with lower education level...

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Pesquisas realizadas em todo o mundo demonstram que a ocorrência de dor de dente é uma das razões que levam as pessoas a procurar o serviço odontológico, comprometendo a qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência da dor dentária, absenteísmo motivado pela dor e possíveis associações com características sociodemográficas. MÉTODOS: Estudo analítico, observacional, transversal utilizou uma amostra aleatória de 312 servidores obtida de um universo de 994 funcionários da Prefeitura do município de Marataízes, ES. Foi utilizado um roteiro estruturado com 27 itens para a coleta de dados, realizada entre maio e junho de 2009, por três servidoras treinadas. Para comparação dos percentuais de dor dentária e absenteísmo com os fatores sociodemográficos foram utilizados os testes Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de dor dentária entre os funcionários foi de 57,0%, com maior prevalência naqueles com condição socioeconômica C/D/E (OR=1,560). Dos que sentiram dor dentária, 17,8% faltaram ao trabalho, com maior prevalência para os de condição socioeconômica C/D/E (OR=3,816) e com escolaridade até o ensino médio incompleto (OR= 2,298). CONCLUSÃO: Alta prevalência de dor de dente foi observada e suficiente para produzir absenteísmo, com maior frequência em trabalhadores inseridos nas classes econômicas menos favorecidas e com menor escolaridade...

Prevalência de mordida aberta anterior associada a hábitos orais deletérios em crianças de 3 a 5 anos de Vitória, ES / Anterior open bite prevalence associated with oral habits in 3-5 year old children from Vitória, ES

Objetivo avaliar a prevalência de mordida aberta anterior e a possível associação com hábitos deletérios em crianças de três a cinco anos de escolas públicas de Vitória, ES. Métodos estudo longitudinal retrospectivo realizado no período de julho a novembro de 2010. A oclusopatia do tipo mordida aberta anterior foi diagnosticada no momento da pesquisa e a introdução e duração dos hábitos orais foi recuperada por meio de questionário aplicado aos responsáveis. O cálculo amostral resultou em um número de 920 crianças, já acrescido de 20% para compensar possíveis perdas. A seleção das escolas foi feita de forma aleatória. A coleta de dados utilizou um questionário semiestruturado e um exame clínico, com examinadores treinados (Kappa 0,86). A associação entre as variáveis foi verificada pelos testes Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher. Para avaliar a força da associação foi utilizado o OddsRatio. Resultados a prevalência de mordida aberta foi de 20%. Crianças que possuem o hábito de sucção digitaltiveram uma chance 3 vezes maior de apresentar mordida aberta, enquanto que para aqueles que usavam chupeta, o risco foi 5 vezes maior Conclusão a prevalência de mordida aberta anterior foi expressiva; hábitos de sucção não-nutritiva foram associados significantemente a presença de oclusopatias. Ressalta-se a importância de ações preventivas que possam conscientizar quanto ao uso correto dos hábitos orais. .

Purpose assess the prevalence of anterior open bite and its association with harmful habits in children from three to five years-old. Methods this is a retrospective longitudinal done between July and November, 2010. Anterior open bite was diagnosed at the time of the research and introduction and duration of the habits was declared by parents using a questionnaire. Sample calculus resulted in 920 children. Schools’ selection was randomized. Data was collected using a questionnaire and a clinical exam with trained examiners (Kappa 0.86).The association between variables was verified by Chi-square and Fisher exact Test. Odds Ratio was used to assess the strength of the association. Results Open bite prevalence was 20%.Children with finger sucking habit had 3 times the chance of having anterior and for those that used pacifier the risk was five times higher. Conclusion the prevalence of open bite was expressive. Non nutritive sucking habits were associated with malocclusion prevalence. The importance of preventive strategies to improve consciousness related to the correct use of oral habits must be remembered. .

Aleitamento materno como fator de proteção contra a instalação de hábitos bucais deletérios / Breast feeding as a protection factor to avoid non-nutritive sucking habits

Objetivo: avaliar a possível associação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas, desmame precoce e o desenvolvimento e manutenção dos hábitos bucais deletérios em crianças de três a cinco anos de idade das creches públicas de Vitória/ES.Método: trata-se de um estudo longitudinal, retrospectivo, com uma amostra final de 903 escolares, aleatorizada e representativa das 9.829 crianças matriculadas. Para a comparação entre as variáveis predictoras e hábitos foi utilizado o teste exato de Fisher e a força da associação medida pelo Odds Ratio.Resultados: 12,4% das crianças apresentaram hábito de sucção digital e 37,7%, o de chupeta. Não foi verificada associação estatisticamente significante do hábito de sucção digital com desmame precoce. As crianças do sexo feminino (p=0,045) demonstraram 20% mais chance de adquirir e permanecer com o hábito de chupeta, e as que tiveram o desmame precoce apresentaram aproximadamente quatro vezes mais a chance de desenvolver o hábito de chupetas (p= 0.000).Conclusão: associação entre hábito de chupeta e desmame precoce foi verificada. O desmame precoce pode ser considerado fator de risco para a permanência do hábito de chupeta.

Purpose: evaluate association between social and demographic variables, breastfeeding interruption and deleterious oral habits and the prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits in 03 to 05 years old school children in Vitória, Espírito Santo.Method: this is a retrospective longitudinal study with a final random sample of 903 children from a universe of 9.829 students. The comparison between predictive variables and non-nutritive sucking habits used Fisher Exact test and strength of association verified by Odds Ratio.Results: 12,4% of the children present or had presented finger sucking habit and 37,7% of sucking pacifier. There was no statistically significant association between finger sucking with weaning. Female children had 20% more chance to have habit of sucking pacifier (p=0,000). Children that had early breast feeding interruption presented approximately 4 times more chance of developing the habit of sucking pacifiers (p= 0.000).Conclusions: the association of pacifier sucking habit and weaning was verified. Early weaning can be considered a risk factor for maintenance of pacifiers sucking habit.

[Dental pain as a predictor of absenteeism among workers in a juice factory in southeastern Brazil]. / Dor de dente como preditor de absenteísmo em trabalhadores de uma indústria de sucos da Região Sudeste do Brasil.

Pain is a public health problem responsible for loss of work days. The scope of this article is to analyze the prevalence of dental pain and absenteeism, and the possible association with social and demographic characteristics. This cross-sectional study involved a random sample of 169 individuals selected from a universe of 666 workers. Data was collected by a trained researcher using a structured questionnaire. Fisher's Exact Test verified the possible associations; the strength of the associations was verified by the Odds Ratio with 5% significance. The prevalence of dental pain was 46.7%, and absenteeism 12.7%. There was no association between dental pain and the variables analyzed, namely sex, age, income and education. With respect to absenteeism, the individuals with less years of instruction declared greater loss of work hours (OR = 8.850, IC95% = 2.114; 37.046). The prevalence of pain was considerable and was not associated with the controlled variables of this study. Dental pain observed was sufficient to lead to absenteeism, and this was associated with education. Periodic exams must be encouraged for diagnosis and early intervention, thereby minimizing episodes of dental pain.

Dor de dente como preditor de absenteísmo em trabalhadores de uma indústria de sucos da Região Sudeste do Brasil / Dental pain as a predictor of absenteeism among workers in a juice factory in southeastern Brazil

Dor é um problema de saúde pública, responsável pela perda de dias de trabalho. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a prevalência da dor dentária, a ocorrência de absenteísmo e suas possíveis associações com características sociodemográficas. Este estudo transversal utilizou uma amostra aleatória de 169 sujeitos de um universo de 666 funcionários. Dados foram coletados por pesquisadora treinada utilizando roteiro estruturado. O teste exato de Fisher avaliou as possíveis associações; a força da associação avaliada pelo Odds Ratio com significância de 5%. A prevalência de dor dentária foi de 46,7% e a de absenteísmo 12,7%. Não houve associação estatística entre dor e as variáveis avaliadas - sexo, faixa etária, renda e escolaridade. Em relação ao absenteísmo, indivíduos com grau de escolaridade até o ensino médio incompleto declararam maior perda de horas de trabalho (OR = 8,850, IC95% = 2,114; 37,046). A prevalência de dor foi expressiva e não esteve associada às variáveis controladas neste estudo. A dor de dente observada foi capaz de produzir absenteísmo, e este esteve associado à escolaridade dos participantes. A realização de exames periódicos odontológicos deve ser incentivada para diagnóstico e intervenção precoce, minimizando episódios de dor de dente.

Pain is a public health problem responsible for loss of work days. The scope of this article is to analyze the prevalence of dental pain and absenteeism, and the possible association with social and demographic characteristics. This cross-sectional study involved a random sample of 169 individuals selected from a universe of 666 workers. Data was collected by a trained researcher using a structured questionnaire. Fisher's Exact Test verified the possible associations; the strength of the associations was verified by the Odds Ratio with 5% significance. The prevalence of dental pain was 46.7%, and absenteeism 12.7%. There was no association between dental pain and the variables analyzed, namely sex, age, income and education. With respect to absenteeism, the individuals with less years of instruction declared greater loss of work hours (OR = 8.850, IC95% = 2.114; 37.046). The prevalence of pain was considerable and was not associated with the controlled variables of this study. Dental pain observed was sufficient to lead to absenteeism, and this was associated with education. Periodic exams must be encouraged for diagnosis and early intervention, thereby minimizing episodes of dental pain.

[Dental pain as the motive for absenteeism in a sample of workers]. / Dor dentária como motivo de absenteísmo em uma população de trabalhadores.

The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of dental pain, absenteeism induced by dental pain, and the association with socio-demographic characteristics. The research had a cross-sectional design using a random sample of 170 municipal employees from the City of Venda Nova do Imigrante, Espírito Santo state, Brazil, selected from a universe of 545 individuals. Data was collected using a 27-item questionnaire applied by a municipal worker. The comparison of dental pain and prevalence of absenteeism with socio-demographic and functional characteristics was verified using Fisher's Exact test. The research project was approved by an Ethics Research Committee. The prevalence of dental pain among the employees was 43% and half of these felt dental pains at work. Absenteeism related to dental pain was 23.4%. Workers with lower instruction level were twice as likely to have dental pain (OR = 2,144, IC95% = 1,141; 4,030). Male subjects (OR = 5,714, IC95% = 1,773; 18,416), less years of education (OR = 4,875, IC95% = 1,405; 16,909) and less family income (OR = 3,613, IC95% = 0,931; 14,021) were related with higher absenteeism caused by dental pain. High dental pain frequency revealed in this study indicates that health promotion policies are needed to improve the quality of life of workers.

Dor dentária como motivo de absenteísmo em uma população de trabalhadores / Dental pain as the motive for absenteeism in a sample of workers

The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of dental pain, absenteeism induced by dental pain, and the association with socio-demographic characteristics. The research had a cross-sectional design using a random sample of 170 municipal employees from the City of Venda Nova do Imigrante, Espírito Santo state, Brazil, selected from a universe of 545 individuals. Data was collected using a 27-item questionnaire applied by a municipal worker. The comparison of dental pain and prevalence of absenteeism with socio-demographic and functional characteristics was verified using Fisher's Exact test. The research project was approved by an Ethics Research Committee. The prevalence of dental pain among the employees was 43% and half of these felt dental pains at work. Absenteeism related to dental pain was 23.4%. Workers with lower instruction level were twice as likely to have dental pain (OR = 2,144, IC95% = 1,141; 4,030). Male subjects (OR = 5,714, IC95% = 1,773; 18,416), less years of education (OR = 4,875, IC95% = 1,405; 16,909) and less family income (OR = 3,613, IC95% = 0,931; 14,021) were related with higher absenteeism caused by dental pain. High dental pain frequency revealed in this study indicates that health promotion policies are needed to improve the quality of life of workers.

O objetivo foi analisar a prevalência da dor dentária e a ocorrência de absenteísmo provocado por dor de dente e as possíveis associações com características sociodemográficas. Um estudo analítico de corte transversal foi realizado em uma amostra aleatória de 170 sujeitos de um universo de 545 funcionários da Prefeitura Municipal de Venda Nova do Imigrante (ES). Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado um roteiro de 27 itens aplicado por uma servidora municipal. Para comparação dos percentuais entre dor dentária e absenteísmo com os fatores sociodemográficos foi utilizado o teste exato de Fisher. A prevalência de dor dentária entre os trabalhadores foi de 43% e a de absenteísmo por dor dentária foi de 23,4%. Funcionários com grau de escolaridade até ensino médio incompleto relataram uma chance duas vezes maior de dor de dente (OR = 2,144, IC95% = 1,141;4,030) . Trabalhadores do sexo masculino (OR = 5,714, IC95% = 1,773;18,416), de escolaridade até ensino médio incompleto (OR = 4,875, IC95% = 1,405;16,909) e renda familiar até dois salários mínimos (OR= 3,613, IC95% = 0,931;14,021) apresentaram maior prevalência de absenteísmo associada à dor de dente. A prevalência de dor encontrada demonstra a necessidade de políticas de promoção de saúde bucal para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos trabalhadores.

Avaliação do impacto na qualidade de vida causado por problemas bucais na população adulta e idosa em município da Região Sudeste / Evaluation of the impact on quality of life caused by oral health problems in adults and the elderly in a southeastern Brazilian city

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de impactos dos problemas bucais na qualidade de vida e associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e utilização de serviços por adultos e idosos de Marechal Floriano, ES. MÉTODOS: Este estudo transversal utilizou uma amostra aleatória de 237 indivíduos. Foram utilizados roteiros para a coleta de dados incluindo o perfil do impacto de saúde bucal (OHIP-14). Os testes qui-quadrado e exato de Fischer (p<0,05) verificaram associações entre cada variável independente e as dimensões do OHIP. Para avaliar a força da associação entre evento e exposição foi calculado o Odds-radio. A análise de regressão logística foi realizada para valores significantes até 10 por cento. O pacote estatístico utilizado foi SPSS versão 15. RESULTADOS: A maior percepção de impacto foi encontrada em indivíduos com mais de 40 anos (OR= 2,37), com necessidade declarada de prótese parcial removível (OR= 2,771), e de prótese total removível (OR= 2,292). CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de impacto observada foi de 35 por cento e associada à faixa etária e à necessidade declarada de prótese. Indicadores subjetivos devem ser utilizados de forma complementar aos indicadores objetivos para determinar a necessidade de tratamento, melhorando a saúde bucal e a qualidade de vida das pessoas.

The scope of this paper was to evaluate the prevalence of the impact of oral health problems on quality of life, and its association with socio-demographic and clinical variables and the use of dental services by adults and the elderly in Marechal Floriano. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a random sample of 237 participants. Data was collected by Municipal Community Health Agents using four questionnaires with items about the socio-demographic and oral health status of the participants, dental practice structure and oral health impact profile (OHIP-14). The greatest impact perception related to oral health problems was found in individuals over 40 years of age (OR= 2.37 IC 95 percent=1.375;4.098), those with a perceived need for removable partial dentures (OR= 2.771 IC 95 percent=1.488;5.162), and full removable dentures (OR= 2.292 IC 95 percent=1.305;4.026). The impact prevalence was of 35 percent and revealed an association with age and the perceived need for partial and full dentures. Subjective indicators must be used in conjunction with objective indicators to determine the population's treatment needs, thereby improving oral health and quality of life of the population.

[Evaluation of the impact on quality of life caused by oral health problems in adults and the elderly in a southeastern Brazilian city]. / Avaliação do impacto na qualidade de vida causado por problemas bucais na população adulta e idosa em município da Região Sudeste.

The scope of this paper was to evaluate the prevalence of the impact of oral health problems on quality of life, and its association with socio-demographic and clinical variables and the use of dental services by adults and the elderly in Marechal Floriano. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a random sample of 237 participants. Data was collected by Municipal Community Health Agents using four questionnaires with items about the socio-demographic and oral health status of the participants, dental practice structure and oral health impact profile (OHIP-14). The greatest impact perception related to oral health problems was found in individuals over 40 years of age (OR= 2.37 IC 95%=1.375;4.098), those with a perceived need for removable partial dentures (OR= 2.771 IC 95%=1.488;5.162), and full removable dentures (OR= 2.292 IC 95%=1.305;4.026). The impact prevalence was of 35% and revealed an association with age and the perceived need for partial and full dentures. Subjective indicators must be used in conjunction with objective indicators to determine the population's treatment needs, thereby improving oral health and quality of life of the population.

Saúde Bucal e Qualidade de Vida de Usuários dos Serviços Odontológicos de Vitória (ES) / Oral Health and Dental Services UsersÆ Quality of Life

Objetivo: Medir a percepção e o impacto dos problemas de saúde bucal na qualidade de vida de 270 usuários dos serviços odontológicos de Vitória (ES). Método: O indicador subjetivo Dental Impact on Daily Living (DIDL) foi utilizado para medir o impacto dos problemas bucais nas dimensões da qualidade de vida û dor conforto, restrição alimentar, desempenho e aparência. Foram testadas como possíveis preditoras de impacto as variáveis independentes sexo, condição socioeconômica, escolaridade, faixa etária, utilização de serviços, necessidade declarada de prótese total e parcial. Os dados foram coletados no período de junho à julho de 2005 por três auxiliares de saúde bucal pelo método de entrevista padronizada. Para a análise estatística, foi utilizado a correlação intraclasse e o alfa de Cronbach. A associação das variáveis independentes com os escores do DIDL foi medida pelo teste Quiquadrado. Resultados: O motivo da utilização dos serviços odontológicos mostrou diferenças estatisticamente significantes no escore total e nas dimensões dor, conforto e restrição alimentar, ou seja, indivíduos que utilizavam os serviços por motivo de urgência demonstraram maior insatisfação; os usuários abaixo de 40 anos, classe B e C e aqueles que não necessitavam de prótese removível estavam mais satisfeitos com sua condição bucal, com impactos significantes somente na análise por dimensão. Não houve diferença quanto à satisfação com a saúde bucal entre participantes do sexo masculino e feminino.

Conclusão: Usuários regulares de serviços odontológicos declararam-se mais satisfeitos com suas condições bucais o que mostra a importância da freqüência das visitas ao cirurgião-dentista na qualidade de vida. As condições de saúde bucal apresentam impactos na vida diária das pessoas, por isso torna-se urgente a utilização dos indicadores subjetivos capazes de capturar tais impactos, no sentido de garantir políticas e estratégias apropriadas, bem como a excelência da Atenção em Saúde e à Qualidade de vida

Objective: Evaluate the perception and impact caused by oral health problems in the living quality of 270 dental servicesÆ users in Vitória, Espírito Santo State. Methods: The impact was measured using the DIDL - Dental Impact Daily Living - subjective indicator that involves five dimensions - pain, comfort, eating restriction, performance and appearance. Data was collected through standardized interview done by three dental auxiliaries between june and july 2005. As impact predictors were available sex, social class, instruction, age, dental services utilization and perceived prothesis need. Data was collected by three dental auxiliaries using standard interviews in june/july 2005. The intraclasscorrelation and Cronbach alfa measured the internal reliability. The association between independent variables and DIDL scores was measured using Chi-Square test. Results: The reason that motivated dental utilization showed significant differences in global score and pain, comfort and eating restriction dimensions, showing that irregular dental servicesÆ users were less satisfied; the ones aged less 40 years, from social classes B and C, and declared no prosthesis need were more satisfied with their oral condition presenting significant impacts only at dimension analysis. There was no difference detected in oral health satisfaction perceived by males and females. Conclusion: Regular dental services users declared more satisfaction with oral health conditions, what shows the importance of frequent dental visits in quality of life. Oral health conditions impacts peopleÆs daily life what means the importance of subjective indicators able to capture these impacts to direct health policies

Tratamento em dentes permanentes traumatizados / Treatment of traumatized permanent teeth

Objetivo: Avaliar a realização de tratamento em dentes permanentes traumatizados. Método: Foi realizado um estudo transversal em 380 escolares entre sete e quinze anos de idade de uma escola pública de Vitória/ ES, Brasil. A metodologia para a coleta de dados sociodemográficos - gênero, idade, condição socioeconômica- a ocorrência de traumatismos e utilização de serviço odontológico foi a entrevista padronizada utilizando um roteiro semi-estruturado com 13 questões previamente validado. A condição socioeconômica foi mensurada pelo critério de classificação econômica adotado pela ABA, ANEP e ABIPEME. Os roteiros foram respondidos pelos jovens participantes previamente autorizados pelos responsáveis que assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. A coleta de dados clínicos utilizou a metodologia da Organização Mundial de Saúde para inquéritos epidemiológicos. Dois cirurgiões-dentistas treinados e calibrados verificaram a realização do tratamento nos dentes permanentes anteriores traumatizados. Resultados: Dos 380 escolares participantes, 121 crianças e adolescentes (31,8%) apresentaram algum tipo de traumatismo dentário, com 142 dentes envolvidos, sendo os incisivos centrais superiores os mais acometidos (76,8%). Em 34 pessoas (28,1%), o tratamento foi realizado. O tempo de procura por um cirurgião dentista (CD) mais freqüente foi até 24 horas após o acidente (40%). O tipo de serviço mais utilizado foi o privado (68%), não havendo acompanhamento em 77,7% dos casos. O tipo de tratamento mais realizado foi restauração estética com resina composta (94,1%). Meninas procuraram mais por tratamento (64,4%). Conclusão: Encontrou-se uma baixa prevalência de tratamento realizado nos dentes permanentes anteriores traumatizados.

Objective: To investigate the performance of treatment in traumatized permanent teeth.Methods: A transversal study was carried out among 380 student saged 7 to 15 years in the city of Vitória, ES, Brazil. The socio-demographic data - gender, age, socioeconomic status - and the occurrence of trauma and use of the dental services were collected by interviewing the students according to a pre-approved semi-structured questionnaire with 13 questions. The socioeconomic status was measured by the economic classification criteria usedby ABA, ANEP and ABIPEME. The questions were answered by the children and adolescents participating in the study who were previously authorized by the parents and/or caregivers who signed an Informed Consent Form. Clinical data collection used the World Health Organization's method for epidemiological surveys. Two dentists were trained and calibrated to investigate the treatment of traumatized permanent anterior teeth. Results: Among the 380 students enrolled in the study, 121 children and adolescents (31.8%) presented some kind of dental trauma,involving 142 teeth, the most affected being the maxillary central incisors (76.8%). Thirty-four patients (28.1%) were treated. The most frequent delay for looking for a dentist was up to 24 hours after the accident (40%). Private dental offices and clinics were most frequently sought for treatment (68%) with no follow-up in77.7% of the cases. The most employed treatment was esthetic restoration with composite resin (94.1%). There was a female prevalence in the search for treatment (64.4%).Conclusion: The study showed a low prevalence of treatment for traumatized permanent anterior teeth.