Social capital and factors associated with the caries experience in adults - a population-based study in Brazil.

The objective of this study was to investigate the experience of caries related to social capital and associated factors in adults in large-scale population-based study. A Cross-sectional study was performed in 163 municipalities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil (SBSP-2015). 17,560 people were evaluated, of which 6051 were adults aged 35-44 years. Hierarchical logistic regression analysis was proposed. Outcome variables (decayed teeth, missing teeth and DMFT) and independent variables were included in the model, considering the distal (income and schooling); intermediate (social capital) and proximal levels (sex and ethnicity). Results showed that income up to 1,500 reais - US$ 367.6 in 11/11/2019 - (OR = 1.91;1.75-2.08), schooling up to 8 years (OR = 1.32;1.12-1.56) and non-white ethnicity (OR = 1.54;1.35-1.76) were more likely to have decayed teeth. Income up to 1500 reais (OR = 1.29;1.15-1.44), schooling up to 8 years (OR = 2.13;1.90-2.38), low social capital (OR = 1.84;1.65-2.04), medium social capital (OR = 1.15;1.01-1.30) and females were more likely to have lost teeth (OR = 1.13;1.03-1.23). Schooling up to 8 years (OR = 1.51;1.35-1.69), low social capital (OR = 1.25; 1.14-1.37) and female (OR = 1.40,1.19-1.53) were associated with DMFT. It was concluded that sociodemographic factors and low social capital were associated with the experience of caries, which should be taken into account in the formulation of public policies.

Frenotomy: from assessment to surgical intervention / Frenotomia: da avaliação à intervenção cirúrgica

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to demonstrate that frenotomy can help improve breastfeeding, tongue movement, and the mother's comfort, if the assessment criteria are respected and the infant's function and age are observed. Frenotomy was performed on two babies with breastfeeding difficulties who came to CEPAE - Center for Research and Dental Care, in 2018, as part of the course on Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Preventive Care at a Dental School. After anamnesis and clinical examination, the lingual frenulum assessment protocol for babies was applied. The necessary frenotomies were performed with topical anesthesia, scissors, and groove director. The babies were reassessed in follow-up visits 7 days after the procedure. The babies had gained weight and the mothers had found greater comfort and easiness when breastfeeding, after the procedure. It is concluded that the less time it takes from ankyloglossia diagnosis to intervention, the easier it is to resume breastfeeding. Also, the identification of ankyloglossia is more effective, and its intervention more efficient, through an interdisciplinary assessment.

RESUMO O objetivo do estudo foi mostrar que a frenotomia pode contribuir para a melhora da amamentação, movimentação lingual e desconforto materno se respeitados os critérios de avaliação, observando a função e idade do lactente. Foram realizadas frenotomias em dois bebês com dificuldade de amamentação que compareceram ao Cepae - Centro de Pesquisa e Atendimento Odontológico, no curso de Atendimento Interdisciplinar Preventivo na Primeira Infância de uma Faculdade de Odontologia, no ano de 2018. Após anamnese e exame clínico foi aplicado o protocolo de avaliação de frênulo lingual para bebês, sendo realizadas as frenotomias necessárias, com a utilização de anestésico tópico, tesoura e tentacânula. Os bebês retornaram para reavaliação após 7 dias do procedimento. Foram observados ganho de peso dos bebês e maior conforto e facilidade das mães durante a amamentação após os procedimentos. Conclui-se que quanto menor o tempo entre o diagnóstico e a intervenção na anquiloglossia, mais fácil se dá o retorno à amamentação, e que a avaliação interdisciplinar torna a identificação mais eficaz e a intervenção da anquiloglossia mais eficiente.