Auditory and language skills in children with cleft lip and palate.

OBJECTIVES: to investigate auditory and language skills in children with repaired cleft lip and palate. METHODS: The sample was composed of 22 children registered at the hospital where the study was conducted, seven to nine years old, 50% being female, with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (right or left), without associated malformations. Auditory skills were assessed using four central auditory processing tests: Random Gap Detection Test, Dichotic Digit Test, Dichotic Non-Verbal Test, Sustained Auditory Attention Ability Test. Language performance was evaluated by four standardized instruments: Illinois Psycholinguistic Skills Test, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Token Test and Phonological Skills Profile. The association between auditory and language skills was evaluated by the Fisher exact test at a significance level of 5% (p<.05). RESULTS: The central auditory processing tests evidenced that only one child presented adequate performance in all skills analysed, five children presented impaired performance in all skills, and 16 exhibited deteriorations in one to three auditory skills, highlighting that temporal resolution was the most impaired skill (81%). Concerning language, three children presented adequate performance in all tests applied, and Visual Association and Auditory Association were the most impaired skills (40%). No association was observed between deteriorations in auditory and language skills. CONCLUSION: There was high occurrence of impairment of auditory skills, which compose the central auditory processing, as well as of language skills, with greatest impairment of receptive language.

Auditory and language skills in children with cleft lip and palate.

OBJECTIVES: to investigate auditory and language skills in children with repaired cleft lip and palate. METHODS: The sample was composed of 22 children registered at the hospital where the study was conducted, seven to nine years old, 50% being female, with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (right or left), without associated malformations. Auditory skills were assessed using four central auditory processing tests: Random Gap Detection Test, Dichotic Digit Test, Dichotic Non-Verbal Test, Sustained Auditory Attention Ability Test. Language performance was evaluated by four standardized instruments: Illinois Psycholinguistic Skills Test, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Token Test and Phonological Skills Profile. The association between auditory and language skills was evaluated by the Fisher exact test at a significance level of 5% (p<.05). RESULTS: The central auditory processing tests evidenced that only one child presented adequate performance in all skills analysed, five children presented impaired performance in all skills, and 16 exhibited deteriorations in one to three auditory skills, highlighting that temporal resolution was the most impaired skill (81%). Concerning language, three children presented adequate performance in all tests applied, and Visual Association and Auditory Association were the most impaired skills (40%). No association was observed between deteriorations in auditory and language skills. CONCLUSION: There was high occurrence of impairment of auditory skills, which compose the central auditory processing, as well as of language skills, with greatest impairment of receptive language.

Educational intervention for the evaluation of nasal symmetry in cleft lip and palate operated patients.

Background: Nasal asymmetry is one of the most frequent characteristics of patients with cleft lip and palate. The anthropometric measurement (AM) is an accessible and reliable method that can be used by specialists to evaluate nasal asymmetry in patients with cleft lip and palate. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention applied to cleft lip and palate specialists to increase the accuracy of AM in the evaluation of nasal asymmetry. Methods: Quasi-experimental study. Results: In the first phase of the study, five of the 13 AM reported a mean difference (MD) > 1.5 mm, and 12 of the 13 AM showed results greater than 2 SD (standard deviations). In the second phase, the results showed 11 of the 13 AM with MD < 1 mm, and 9 of the 13 AM were less than 2 SD. Conclusions: The intervention carried out with the manual of AMs increased the knowledge of the specialists on the anatomy points and AM that can be used to evaluate the nasal asymmetry in patients with cleft lip and palate. Educational intervention help to increase the agreement between examiners to perform a reliable evaluation of nasal asymmetry in patients with these conditions.

Introducción: La asimetría nasal es una de las características más frecuentes de los pacientes con labio y paladar hendido; la medición antropométrica (MA) es un método accesible y confiable que puede ser utilizado por los especialistas para evaluarlo. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la efectividad de una intervención educativa aplicada a especialistas que tratan pacientes con labio y paladar hendido para incrementar la precisión en las MA en la evaluación de la asimetría nasal. Métodos: Estudio cuasiexperimental. Resultados: En la primera fase del estudio, 5 de las 13 medidas antropométricas reportaron una diferencia de medias (DM) > 1.5 mm, y 12 de las 13 MA mostraron resultados mayores a dos desviaciones estándar (DE). Los resultados en la segunda fase evidenciaron 11 de las 13 MA con DM < 1 mm, y 9 de las 13 MA fueron menores a dos DE. Conclusiones: La intervención realizada con el Manual de medidas antropométricas aumentó los conocimientos de los especialistas sobre la anatomía, puntos y MA que se pueden utilizar para evaluar la asimetría nasal en pacientes con labio y paladar hendido. La intervención educativa ayuda a aumentar el acuerdo entre los evaluadores para realizar una evaluación confiable de la asimetría nasal en pacientes con estos padecimientos.

Olfactory and taste disorders in COVID-19: a systematic review.

INTRODUCTION: The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19, and it is responsible for the largest pandemic since the 1918 H1N1 influenza outbreak. The classic symptoms of the disease have been well defined by the World Health Organization; however, olfactory/gustatory disorders have been reported in some studies, but there are still several missing points in the understanding and in the consensus about the clinical management of these cases. OBJECTIVE: To identify evidence in the scientific literature about olfactory/gustatory disorders, their clinical presentation, prevalence and possible specific treatments associated with COVID-19. METHODS: A systematic review of articles published up to April 25, 2020 was performed in Medline, Cochrane Clinical Trials, ScienceDirect, Lilacs, Scopus and Google Schoolar, OpenGrey.eu, DissOnline, The New York Academy of Medicine and Reasearch Gate. INCLUSION CRITERIA: (1) Studies on patients with COVID-19; (2) Records of COVID-19 signs/symptoms, and olfactory/gustatory functions. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: (1) Studies on non-human coronavirus; (2) Review articles; (3) Experimental studies (in animals or in vitro); (4) Olfactory/gustatory disorders initiated prior to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The risk assessment of bias of the selected studies was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. RESULTS: Six articles from the 1788 records met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. A total of 1457 patients of different ethnicities were assessed; of them, 885 (60.7%) and 822 (56.4%) had smell and taste disorders, respectively, with women being most often affected. There were olfactory/gustatory disorders even without nasal obstruction/rhinorrhea and beginning even before the signs/symptoms of COVID-19; the recovery of smell/taste, when it occurs, usually happened in the first two weeks after COVID-19 resolution. There is evidence that olfactory/gustatory disorders are strong predictors of infection by SARS-CoV-2, and it is possible to recommend patient isolation, as early as of the medical consultation, preventing the spread of the virus. No scientific evidence has been identified for effective treatments for any of the disorders. CONCLUSION: Olfactory/gustatory disorders may occur at varying intensities and prior to the general symptoms of COVID-19 and should be considered as part of the clinical features of COVID-19, even in mild cases. There is still no scientific evidence of specific treatments for such disorders in COVID-19 disease.

Itinerário terapêutico de crianças com fissura labiopalatina / Itinerario terapéutico del niño con labio y paladar hendido / Therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and palate

Resumo Objetivo conhecer o itinerário terapêutico de crianças com fissuras de lábio e/ou palato. Método estudo descritivo de natureza qualitativa realizado com famílias de crianças com fissura labiopalatina. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre junho e julho de 2022 por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, e aplicou-se a análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados participaram oito famílias e emergiram três categorias: I) Enfrentando o desconhecido: diagnóstico de fissura labiopalatina na criança - notaram-se sentimentos de choque, medo e incerteza que permeiam durante o diagnóstico precoce ou tardio; II) Um caminho árduo: pausas e recomeços durante o itinerário terapêutico - observou-se que as famílias percorreram caminhos diferentes devido à especificidade da configuração familiar e da própria fissura; III) Tecendo a rede de apoio para o cuidado - mostrou-se ser de extrema necessidade o apoio dos amigos, família, profissionais e instituições de saúde. Conclusões e implicações para prática o itinerário terapêutico de crianças com fissura labiopalatina é árduo e acompanhado de desafios, que se iniciam no diagnóstico e permanecem após o nascimento. Espera-se que os resultados deste estudo suscitem o diálogo entre os profissionais de saúde e se familiarizem com as necessidades dessa população e possam atuar nos diferentes pontos de atenção à saúde.

Resumen Objetivo conocer el itinerario terapéutico de los niños con labio hendido y/o paladar hendido. Método estudio cualitativo descriptivo realizado con familias de niños con labio y paladar hendido. La recolección de datos se realizó entre junio y julio de 2022 mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas, y se aplicó análisis de contenido temático. Resultados participaron ocho familias y surgieron tres categorías: I) Frente a lo desconocido: diagnóstico de labio y paladar hendido en niños: se observaron sentimientos de shock, miedo e incertidumbre que permean durante el diagnóstico temprano o tardío; II) Un camino arduo: pausas e inicios durante el itinerario terapéutico - se observó que las familias siguieron caminos diferentes debido a la especificidad de la configuración familiar y de la propia hendidura; III) Tejer la red de apoyo para la atención: el apoyo de amigos, familiares, profesionales e instituciones de salud resultó ser extremadamente necesario. Conclusiones e implicaciones para la práctica el itinerario terapéutico de los niños con labio y paladar hendido es arduo y está acompañado de desafíos, que comienzan desde el diagnóstico y continúan después del nacimiento. Se espera que los resultados de este estudio fomenten el diálogo entre los profesionales de la salud y conozcan las necesidades de esta población y puedan actuar en los diferentes puntos de la atención en salud.

Abstract Objective to understand the therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Method a descriptive qualitative study carried out with families of children with cleft lip and palate. Data collection took place between June and July 2022 through semi-structured interviews, and thematic content analysis was applied. Results eight families participated and three categories emerged: I) Facing the unknown: diagnosis of cleft lip and palate in children - feelings of shock, fear and uncertainty were noted that permeate during early or late diagnosis; II) An arduous path: pauses and beginnings during the therapeutic itinerary - it was observed that the families followed different paths due to the specificity of the family configuration and the cleft itself; III) Weaving the support network for care - support from friends, family, professionals and health institutions proved to be extremely necessary. Conclusions and implications for practice the therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and palate is arduous and followed by challenges, which begin at diagnosis and continue after birth. It is hoped that the results of this study will encourage dialogue among health professionals and become familiar with the needs of this population and be able to act at different points of health care.

Calidad de vida y factores condicionantes en personas con Labio Fisurado y Paladar Hendido No Sindrómico (LPHNs): experiencias de familiares, pacientes, y personal de salud / Quality of life and conditioning factors in people with Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate (NSCLP): experiences of family members, patients, and health personnel

Objetivo: comprender las percepciones sobre calidad de vida (CV) y sus factores condicionantes en personas con Labio Fisurado y Paladar Hendido No Sindrómico (LPHNs), desde la experiencia de las personas con esta condición, y desde sus familias y equipo de salud. Métodos: estudio cualitativo con perspectiva fenomenológica. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a seis individuos que cumplían los criterios de participación (4 mujeres) y seis familiares (esposos, hermanos, padre/madre) mediante un guion estructurado. Esta información se complementó con una entrevista a un ortodoncista con experiencia en atención a estos individuos y un grupo focal con laparticipación de profesionales de la salud. Se realizó análisis de contenido cualitativo y estrategias de reducción fenomenológica desde los discursos experienciales de la población participante. Se contó con aprobación ética e institucional. Resultados: se encontraron cuatro categorías principales desde la experiencia de las personas con LPHNs que involucran diferentes perspectivas de los participantes del estudio: 1) concepto de CV y sus factores condicionantes, 2) experiencia de vida con la condición de LPHNs; 3) experiencia durante el tratamiento integral para la condición de LPHNs; y 4) expectativas generales. Todas estas categorías reflejan la historia de vida, los elementos individuales y sociales, y las dificultades propias de su condición. Conclusiones: existen factores individuales, sociales y contextuales que inciden en la CV de los pacientes con LPHNs. Esto implica un abordaje intersectorial y multidisciplinario que permita la generación de políticas en salud y estrategias de tratamiento acordes a las necesidades individuales y colectivas de estas personas.

Objective: Understand the perceptions and experiences about quality of life (QOL) and their conditionants in people with Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate (NSCLP), from the experience of people living with this condition, and from their families and health personnel. Methods: A qualitative study with phenomenological perspective was conducted. Six individuals and relatives (partner, siblings, parents) were interviewed. This information was complemented by an interview with an orthodontist who works with people with NSCLP and a Focus Group with the participation of health personnel working in a Specialized Foundation focused on these individuals. Qualitative content analysis and phenomenological reduction strategies were carried out to address the main themes extracted from the discourses of the participating population. Ethical and institutional approval was obtained. Results: Four main categories of the experience of people with NSCLP were found that involve the different perspectives of the study participants: 1) concept of QOL and its conditioning factors, 2) life experience with the condition of NSCLP; 3) experience during comprehensive treatment for NSCLP condition; and 4) general expectations. All these categories reflect the life history, the individual and social elements, and the difficulties inherent to their condition. Conclusions: there are individual, social, and contextual factors that affect the QOL of people living with NSCLP. This situation implies an intersectoral and multidisciplinary approach that allows the generation of health policies and treatment strategies according to the individual and collective people's needs.

Uso del modelador nasolabial (NAM) como tratamiento ortopédico prequirúrgico de paciente con labio y paladar hendido / Use of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) as a pre-surgical orthopedic treatment for patients with cleft lip and palate

Introducción: el labio y paladar hendido es la malformación craneofacial congénita más frecuente y es producida por una falla en la fusión de procesos faciales durante periodos iniciales en el desarrollo embrionario. Objetivo: el objetivo de la ortopedia prequirúrgica es facilitar la primera intervención para la corrección de esta condición de manera que disminuya el trauma quirúrgico, al obtener una menor formación de cicatrices y menor riesgo de complicaciones postquirúrgicas, además de ayudar a obtener una óptima deglución en el paciente para mejorar el aspecto nutricional en el bebé. Material y métodos: el paciente fue llevado a la clínica a las dos semanas de nacido para la toma de impresión y colocación de un aparato ortopédico; se le colocó el NAM (nasoalveolar molding), la cinta transport, además se realizaban citas una vez al mes para evaluar el stent nasal, activarlo y revisar que la colocación de la cinta estuviese correcta, así como para comprobar que la alimentación del bebé estuviera mejorando. Resultados: se observa una mejoría anatómica y fisiológica, también una disminución de la fisura labial de 6 mm y una remodelación nasal. Se notó una mejora en deglución y alimentación con ganancia de peso. Conclusiones: la ortopedia prequirúrgica con el NAM es una terapia aceptable y recomendable para los pacientes con labio y paladar hendido, ya que nos ayudan a generar mejores resultados quirúrgicos, además de colaborar con el aspecto nutricional del bebe (AU)

Introduction: cleft lip and palate is a craniofacial malformation most frequent congenital and is produced by a failure to fuse facial processes during early periods in embryonic development. Objective: the objective of pre-surgical orthopedics is to facilitate the first intervention for the correction of this condition, reducing surgical trauma, obtaining less scar formation and less risk of post-surgical complications, in addition to helping the patient obtain better swallowing to improve the nutritional aspect in the baby. Material and methods: the patient came to the clinic at two weeks of age for impression taking and placement of the orthopedic device. The NAM (nasoalveolar molding) and the transport tape were placed and appointments were made once a month to evaluate the nasal stent, activate it and check that the placement of the tape was correct, as well as to check that the baby's feeding was improving. Results: an anatomical and physiological improvement is observed, as well as a 6mm decrease in the cleft lip and nasal remodeling. An improvement in swallowing and feeding with weight gain was observed. Conclusions: pre-surgical orthopedics with NAM is an acceptable and recommended therapy for patients with cleft lip and palate since it helps us to generate better surgical results in addition to collaborating with the nutritional aspect of the baby (AU)

Secuencia de Pierre Robin: descripción de un caso

Antecedentes. La secuencia Pierre Robin tiene dos modalidades de presentación: sindromática y no sindromática, el diagnóstico es clínico y se realiza al momento del nacimiento y puede afectar el crecimiento y desarrollo del lactante. Cuadro clínico y manejo. Fisura palatina en herradura de 1.5 cm x 2 cm en paladar blando, paladar ojival. Sobremordida horizontal y micrognatia causante de glosoptosis evidenciada por ronquidos intermitentes al mantener al paciente en posición supina, sin insuficiencia respiratoria, succión débil y descoordinación succión-deglución. Manejo con placa ortopédica palatina y control periódico hasta los 18-24 meses de edad por cirugía plástica. Uso de chupón especial NUK para fisura palatina y ejercicios de coordinación para la función succión- deglución. Conclusión. Aún con los avances tecnológicos que apoyan los diagnósticos prenatales, es importante que el Pediatra tenga en mente que la exploración física sigue siendo la piedra angular ante cualquier diagnóstico. También es importante recordar que hay alteraciones físicas no evidentes a primera vista, como las de cavidad oral, por lo que se requiere una exploración detallada de la misma. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Background. There are two modalities of presentation on the Pierre Robin sequence: syndromic and non-syndromic, the diagnosis is clinical and done at birth, and it can affect the growth and development of the infant. Clinical picture and management. Horseshoe cleft palate 1.5 cm x 2 cm in soft palate, high-arched palate. Overbite and micrognathia causing glosoptosis evidenced by intermittent snoring when keeping the patient in a supine position, without respiratory failure, weak sucking, and sucking-swallowing incoordination. Management with palatal orthopedic plate and periodic control until 18-24 months of age by plastic surgery. Use of a special NUK pacifier for cleft palate and coordination exercises for the sucking-swallowing function. Conclusion. Even with the technological advances that support prenatal diagnosis, it is important that the Pediatrician keep in mind that the physical examination continues to be the cornerstone of any diagnosis. It is also important to remember that there are physical alterations that are not evident at first sight, such as those of the oral cavity, for which reason a detailed examination is required. (provided by Infomedic International)

Satisfacción posterior a la intervención quirúrgica en pacientes con labio y paladar hendido en el Hospital Central Militar / Satisfaction after surgical intervention in patients with cleft lip and palate at the Hospital Central Militar

Resumen Objetivo: Conocer el nivel de satisfacción percibido en pacientes posoperados con labio y paladar hendido conforme al resultado estético y funcional en el Hospital Central Militar. Metodología: Se procedió a realizar cuestionario Cleft Q en la consulta externa de reconstrucción del Hospital Central Militar a los pacientes posoperados con labio y paladar hendido y sus padres, otorgándole un tiempo aproximado de 20 minutos para su llenado bajo supervisión directa, se recabaron los resultados obtenidos para posteriormente proceder al análisis estadístico descriptivo. Resultados: Los resultados en la esfera "apariencia" sugieren que los pacientes están más satisfechos con la apariencia de la cicatriz de queiloplastia después de la cirugía. Respecto a la esfera de funcionalidad facial, se observa que la función de comer y beber resultó con una puntuación más satisfactoria. Hablando de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, la función escolar resultó con mayor puntuación. Limitaciones del estudio o implicaciones: Ninguna. Originalidad o valor: Es el primer estudio realizado en el Hospital Central Militar valorando la satisfacción quirúrgica en pacientes con labio y paladar hedido. Conclusiones: Los resultados de las esferas anteriores sugieren que los pacientes intervenidos en un tratamiento quirúrgico reconstructivo presentan mejoría con su apariencia, en la funciona de comer y hablar, así como la calidad de para socializar y desarrollarse en la escuela.

Abstract: Objective: To know the level of satisfaction perceived in postoperative patients with cleft lip and palate according to the aesthetic and functional result at the Hospital Central Militar. Methodology: The Cleft Q questionnaire was carried out in the reconstruction outpatient clinic of the Hospital Central Militar for postoperative patients with cleft lip and palate and their parents, giving it an approximate time of 20 minutes to fill it out under direct supervision, the results were collected. obtained to later proceed to the descriptive statistical analysis. Results: The results in the "appearance" sphere suggest that patients are more satisfied with the appearance of the cheiloplasty scar after surgery. Regarding the sphere of facial functionality, it is observed that the function of eating and drinking resulted in a more satisfactory score. Talking about the quality of life related to health, the school function resulted in a higher score. Study limitations or implications: None. Originality or value: It is the first study carried out in the Hospital Central Militar assessing surgical satisfaction in patients with cleft lip and palate. Conclusions: The results of the previous areas suggest that patients undergoing reconstructive surgical treatment present improvement with their appearance, improvement. In the function of eating and speaking, as well as the quality of socializing and development in school.

Brown tumors of the jaw: an atypical manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism / Tumores pardos de mandíbula: una manifestación atípica de hiperparatiroidismo primario

Abstract Brown tumors represent the terminal stage of bone remodeling processes in primary hyperparathyroidism. Currently they are rare, and typically affect long bones, pelvis and ribs. Brown tumors may be not included in the initial differential diagnosis of bone disease, espe cially when they are present in atypical localizations. We reported two cases of oral brown tumors as the initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism. In the first case, a 44-year-old woman presented a painful and sessile lesion of 4x3 cm over the central body of the mandible which progressively increased in 4-month. The second case involved a 23-year-old woman who was referred with a 3-month history of a painful and ulcerated mass of 2 cm arising from left maxilla, episodes of gingival hemorrhage and difficulty of breathing. Both cases were solitary tumors with no evidence of palpable cervical lymphadenopathy. Incisional biopsy of oral tumors resul ted in giant cell and primary hyperparathyroidism was confirmed by laboratory tests. After parathyroidectomy, histology confirmed adenoma in both cases. Although this type of clinical presentation has almost disappeared in the recent decades, brown tumors should be consi dered in the differential diagnosis of bone oral masses.

Resumen Los tumores pardos son raros y, por lo general, afectan huesos largos, pelvis y costillas. Pueden no estar incluidos en el diagnóstico diferencial inicial como manifestación de enfermedad esquelética, es pecialmente cuando se presentan en localizaciones atípicas. Comunicamos dos casos de tumores pardos orales como presentación inicial de hiperparatiroidismo primario. En el primer caso, una mujer de 44 años presentó una lesión dolorosa y sésil de 4 × 3 cm sobre el cuerpo central de la mandíbula que aumentó de tamaño progresivamente en 4 meses. El segundo caso corresponde a una mujer de 23 años que acudió por presentar una masa dolorosa y ul cerada de 2 cm en maxilar izquierdo de 3 meses de evolución, episodios de hemorragia gingival y difi cultad para respirar. Todos fueron tumores solitarios sin evidencia de linfadenopatía cervical palpable. La biopsia incisional de los tumores orales resultó en células gigantes, y las pruebas de laboratorio confirmaron el hiperparatiroidismo primario. Tras la paratiroidectomía, la histología confirmó adenoma en ambos casos. Los tumores pardos representan la etapa terminal de los procesos de remodelación ósea en el hiperparatiroidismo primario. Aunque este tipo de presentación clínica casi ha desaparecido en las últimas décadas, los tumores pardos deben ser considerados en el diagnóstico diferencial de las masas óseas orales.

Taste perception in complete denture wearers / Percepção do sabor em usuários de prótese dentária total

ABSTRACT Purpose: to assess the recognition of salty, sweet, and citrus tastes in complete denture wearers. Methods: the study included toothless individuals (experimental group) who had been using, for at least 3 months and at the most 5 years, acrylic resin removable bimaxillary complete dentures in good condition and with adequate maxillo-mandibular relationship. The same assessment was performed in the control group, which had 26 toothed individuals. Volunteers had no difficulties ingesting any type of food. Salty, sweet, and citrus tastes were assessed with filter paper strips soaked in such solutions and placed on the tongue dorsum. Assessments were performed in duplicate and in random order. Results: the percentage rate of errors was similar between the control (9.6±13.5%) and experimental groups (10.5±15.5%) (p=0.80). There was no difference in the frequency of correct perception of tastes between denture wearers and toothed individuals. Conclusion: individuals who wore acrylic resin removable bimaxillary complete dentures perceived salty, sweet, and citrus tastes like toothed individuals did.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o reconhecimento dos sabores salgado, doce e cítrico em usuários de prótese dentária total. Métodos: foram incluídos indivíduos desdentados (grupo experimental) usuários de prótese total removível bimaxilar confeccionada em resina acrílica, com tempo mínimo de uso de três meses e máximo de cinco anos, em bom estado de conservação e com adequada relação maxilo-mandibular. Como grupo controle, a mesma avaliação foi realizada em 26 indivíduos dentados. Os voluntários não tinham dificuldade na ingestão de nenhum tipo de alimento. Os sabores salgado, doce e cítrico foram testados com fitas de papel filtro embebidas nas soluções e colocadas na parte dorsal da língua. As avaliações foram realizadas em duplicata e em ordem ao acaso. Resultados: a taxa percentual de erros foi igual entre os grupos controle (9,6±13,5%) e experimental (10,5±15,5%) (p=0,80). Não houve diferenças na frequência de percepção correta dos sabores entre indivíduos usuários de prótese e indivíduos dentados. Conclusão: usuários de prótese total removível bimaxilar confeccionada em resina acrílica têm a mesma percepção dos sabores salgado, doce e cítrico que indivíduos dentados.

Enxerto ósseo alveolar autógeno associado a biomateriais em fissura lábio palatina / Injerto óseo alveolar autógeno asociado a biomateriales en labio y paladar hendido / Autogenous alveolar bone graft associated with biomaterials in cleft lip and palate

Objetivo: Discutir a utilização do enxerto ósseo autógeno associado a biomateriais na reconstrução de defeito ósseo alveolar em paciente com fissura lábio palatina. Relato de caso: Paciente, 09 anos de idade, em tratamento no Serviço Integrado de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais do Hospital São Marcos, Teresina - Piauí - Brasil, apresentando fissura lábio palatina unilateral, completa à esquerda, não sindrômica, submetido à queiloplastia aos 03 meses de idade, e palatoplastia aos 18 meses, resultando como sequela uma fístula oronasal, corrigida cirurgicamente quando a paciente completou 07 anos de idade. Aos 09 anos, realizou-se a cirurgia com enxerto ósseo alveolar, com osso autógeno associado a osso mineral tipo (Bio-Oss, Geistlich), protegido com membrana de colágeno (Bio-Gide, Geistlich) e membrana de Fibrina Rica em Plaqueta (PRF). Conclusão: O enxerto ósseo alveolar utilizando osso autógeno associado a osso mineral bovino, membrana de colágeno e membrana de Fibrina Rica em Plaquetas (PRF) assim como a intervenção cirúrgica na faixa etária citada na literatura mostraram-se eficientes para se atingir o sucesso terapêutico... (AU)

Objetivo: Discutir el uso de injerto óseo autógeno asociado a biomateriales en la reconstrucción del defecto óseo alveolar en un paciente con labio y paladar hendido. Reporte de caso: Paciente de 09 años de edad, en tratamiento en el Servicio Integrado de Rehabilitación de Anomalías Craneofaciales del Hospital São Marcos, Teresina - Piauí - Brasil, presentando labio y paladar hendido unilateral, completo a la izquierda, no sindrómico, sometido a queiloplastia a los 03 meses de edad, y palatoplastia a los 18 meses, resultando como secuela una fístula oronasal, corregida quirúrgicamente cuando el paciente completó 07 años de edad. A los 09 años de edad, se realizó una intervención quirúrgica con injerto óseo alveolar, con hueso autógeno asociado de tipo mineral (Bio-Oss, Geistlich), protegido con membrana de colágeno (Bio-Gide, Geistlich) y Membrana de Fibrina Rica en Plaquetas (PRF). Conclusión: El injerto óseo alveolar utilizando hueso autógeno asociado a hueso mineral bovino, membrana de colágeno y Membrana de Fibrina Rica en Plaquetas (PRF), así como la intervención quirúrgica en el rango de edad citado en la literatura, se mostraron eficientes para lograr el éxito terapéutico... (AU)

Objective: To discuss the use of autogenous bone graft associated with biomaterials in the reconstruction of alveolar bone defect in a patient with cleft lip and palate. Case Report: Patient, 09 years old, under treatment at the Integrated Service for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies of the Hospital São Marcos, Teresina - Piauí - Brazil, presenting unilateral cleft lip and palate, complete to the left, not syndromic, underwent cheiloplasty at 03 months of age, and palatoplasty at 18 months, resulting as a sequela an oronasal fistula, surgically corrected when the patient turned 07 years old. At 09 years of age, surgery was performed with alveolar bone grafting, with autogenous bone associated with mineral bone type (Bio-Oss, Geistlich), protected with collagen membrane (Bio-Gide, Geistlich) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) membrane. Conclusion: Alveolar bone grafting using autogenous bone associated with bovine mineral bone, collagen membrane and Platelet Rich Fibrin Membrane (PRF) as well as surgical intervention in the age range cited in the literature were shown to be efficient in achieving therapeutic success... (AU)

Presencia de dientes natales o neonatales en pacientes pediátricos con y sin labio y paladar hendido / Presence of natal or neonatal teeth in pediatric patients with and without cleft lip and palate

Objetivo: determinar la presencia de dientes natales y neonatales en pacientes pediátricos con/sin labio y paladar hendido, que han sido atendidos en un hospital de tercer nivel de 2019-2020, mediante la revisión de expedientes clínicos. Métodos: estudio retrospectivo, observacional descriptivo y revisión de expedientes de pacientes atendidos de 2019-2020. Resultados: en el hospital de tercer nivel se reportan 15 nacimientos por día, 5475 al año. De estos, se identificaron 110 bebés con dientes natales revisados en cuneros, 84 pacientes con labio y paladar hendido en consulta, con una relación de 1:50, mayor prevalencia en dientes inferiores centrales. Su manejo fue resuelto con extracciones en todos los casos, debido a la movilidad dental y el riesgo potencial en la alimentación por bronco aspiración del paciente. Conclusiones: los dientes neonatales y natales se encontraron con mayor frecuencia en pacientes de unidades de tercer nivel consultadas, posiblemente por ser centros de referencia. Se identificó confusión en el personal de salud respecto a la nomenclatura de los dientes que presentan los pacientes al nacer (dientes neonatales), además, se encontró una alta frecuencia de dientes natales en los pacientes estudiados en este caso. La relevancia se encuentra en que no hay estudios que definan la razón del porqué los pacientes nacen con dientes. La respuesta puede estar relacionada con un factor hormonal de la madre, aunque no se ha encontrado evidencia sobre esto. Mientras que los dientes neonatales

Objective: To determine the presence of natal and neonatal teeth in pediatric patients with/without cleft lip and palate who have been seen in a tertiary hospital from 2019-2020, by reviewing clinical records. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive observational study and review of patient records from 2019-2020. Results: In the third level hospital 15 births are reported per day, 5475 per year. Of these, 110 babies with natal teeth were identified in the nursery, 84 patients with cleft lip and palate were identified in consultation, with a ratio of 1:50, with a higher prevalence in lower central teeth. Their management was solved with extractions in all cases, due to tooth mobility and the potential risk in feeding by bronchial aspiration of the patient. Conclusions: Neonatal and natal teeth were found more frequently in patients in the tertiary level units consulted, possibly because they were referral centers. Confusion was identified among health personnel regarding the nomenclature of the teeth that patients present at birth (neonatal teeth), and a high frequency of natal teeth was found in the patients studied in this case. The relevance lies in the fact that there are no studies that define the reason why patients are born with teeth. The answer may be related to a hormonal factor of the mother, although no evidence on this has been found. While neonatal teeth occurred less frequently, there are no conclusive studies either.

Dificuldades na amamentação de lactentes com fissura labiopalatina / Difficulties in breastfeeding infants with cleft lip and palate / Dificultades en la lactancia de niños con labio leporino y paladar hendido

A partir da malformação congênita ocorrida pela 4ª semana a 12ª semana de vida uterina, com etiologia multifatorial , a fissura labiopalatina consiste em processos faciais acometidos com irregularidades o qual , dependendo da complexidade da abertura acarretará em dificuldades para a amamentação de lactantes. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste estudo é expor as principais dificuldades quanto ao processo de amamentação, trazendo referências atualizadas sobre o tema vinculado ao conhecimento científico. Para tal, realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura com busca de artigos originais e revisões indexadas na base de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), disponíveis pela seleção das plataformas LILACS, BDENF e MEDLINE, adotando critérios de inclusão e exclusão de artigos. Dentre os achados, 70% deles foram de origem internacional, e demonstram que, os lactantes encontram dificuldades para a amamentação conforme o grau da fissura labiopalatina, quanto maior a complexidade da fenda, menor a chance de se realizar o Aleitamento Materno Exclusivo (AME) e as principais dificuldades encontradas foram: desnutrição, perda de peso, sucção débil, pega inadequada da mama e deglutição prejudicada. Destaca-se, também, que, na maioria dos estudos abordados, as mães apresentam dificuldades frente ao diagnóstico não esperado. Portanto, torna-se indispensável aos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem ter o conhecimento científico e preparo assistencial para propor a família dos lactantes formas viáveis para a amamentação.

From the congenital malformation occurring in the 4th week to the 12th week of uterine life, with multifactorial etiology, cleft lip and palate consists of affected facial processes with irregularities which, depending on the complexity of the opening will cause difficulties for breastfeeding infants. In this sense, the objective of this study is to expose the main difficulties regarding the process of breastfeeding, bringing updated references on the subject linked to scientific knowledge. To this end, an integrative literature review was carried out searching for original articles and reviews indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database, available through the selection of LILACS, BDENF, and MEDLINE platforms, adopting article inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among the findings, 70% were of international origin, and showed that the lactating infants encounter difficulties in breastfeeding according to the degree of cleft lip and palate; the greater the complexity of the cleft, the lower the chance of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), and the main difficulties found were malnutrition, weight loss, weak suction, inadequate grip on the breast, and impaired deglutition. It is also noteworthy that, in most of the studies approached, mothers have difficulties when facing an unexpected diagnosis. Therefore, it is essential for nursing professionals to have the scientific knowledge and assistance preparation to propose viable forms of breastfeeding to the infants' families.

De la malformación congénita que ocurre en la 4ª semana a la 12ª semana de vida uterina, con etiología multifactorial, el labio leporino y paladar hendido consiste en procesos faciales afectados con irregularidades que, dependiendo de la complejidad de la abertura causarán dificultades para la lactancia materna de los lactantes. En este sentido, el objetivo de este estudio es exponer las principales dificultades relativas al proceso de lactancia materna, aportando referencias actualizadas sobre el tema vinculadas al conocimiento científico. Para ello, se realizó una revisión bibliográfica integradora buscando artículos originales y revisiones indexados en la base de datos de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), disponibles a través de la selección de las plataformas LILACS, BDENF y MEDLINE, adoptando criterios de inclusión y exclusión de artículos. Entre los hallazgos, el 70% eran de origen internacional, y mostraron que los lactantes encuentran dificultades en la lactancia materna de acuerdo con el grado de labio leporino y paladar hendido; cuanto mayor es la complejidad de la hendidura, menor es la posibilidad de lactancia materna exclusiva (LME), y las principales dificultades encontradas fueron la desnutrición, pérdida de peso, succión débil, agarre inadecuado al pecho y deglución alterada. También cabe destacar que, en la mayoría de los estudios abordados, las madres tienen dificultades cuando se enfrentan a un diagnóstico inesperado. Por lo tanto, es fundamental que los profesionales de enfermería tengan el conocimiento científico y la preparación asistencial para proponer formas viables de amamantamiento a las familias de los lactantes.

Vírus e fissuras orofaciais: um histórico isolado e de associação / Viruses and orofacial clefts: an isolated and associational history / Virus y fisuras orofaciales: una historia aislada y asociativa

Os vírus são microrganismos comumente associados as doenças e infectam todos os seres vivos. Atuam de forma direta e indireta levando a pressão seletiva, com papel significativo e ainda em exploração no planeta. As fissuras orofaciais são anomalias congênitas de etiologia complexa e multifatorial, sendo as infecções virais durante a gestação um dos possíveis fatores etiológicos. A história da humanidade frente aos vírus e fissuras orofaciais de forma isolada é vasta, remontando a períodos antes de Cristo, seja por meio de leis para o controle de pragas e/ou por lendas de míticas criaturas deificadas e/ou demonizadas, cuja criação está fundamentada na Teoria Alegórica do surgimento das mitologias, demonstrando assim o interesse do ser humano e sua curiosidade em inovação e explicação destes assuntos. Considerando a relevância histórica, bem como a possível relação etiológica destes dois elementos, uma revisão da literatura foi realizada para apresentar a história mitológica e científica dos vírus e fissuras orofaciais, de forma isolada e associadas para fins de comparação. Para isso, foram utilizadas as bases PubMed/Medline, SciElo, LILACS e Portal Periódicos (CAPES) com os descritores: Virus, Anomalias/Anomalies, Virus and Anomalias/Virus and Anomalies, A History of viruses/História dos vírus, Virus and History/História and Virus, Virus and Myth/Virus and Mito, Anomalias and Mitos/Anomalies and Myths, Vampires and Virus/Vampiros and Virus. Enquanto o histórico mitológico é cheio de teorias contraditórias, o histórico cientifico acadêmico se revela coerente, porém resistente as novas áreas de atuação, não ponderando novas possibilidades e limitando a exploração científica, que só pôde ser alcançada nos séculos atuais. Quanto a associação, a linha de pesquisa relacionando vírus e fissuras orofaciais não possui nem meio século de existência, propiciando um grande campo a ser explorado e na mesma medida limitando os benefícios em prevenção que poderiam ser obtidos através destes estudos.

Viruses are microorganisms commonly associated with diseases that infect all living beings, they act directly and indirectly leading to selective pressure, their role on the planet is significant and still under exploration. Orofacial clefts are congenital anomalies that have a complex multifactorial etiology, with viral infections during pregnancy being one of the possible etiological factors. The history of humanity in the face of viruses and orofacial clefts in isolation is vast, dating back to periods before Christ, whether through laws for pest control and/or legends of mythical deified and/or demonized creatures, whose creation is fundamentalized in the Allegorical Theory of the emergence of mythologies, thus demonstrating the interest of human beings and their curiosity in innovation and explanation of these subjects. Considering the historical relevance, as well as the possible etiology relationship of these two elements, we carried out a literature review to present the mythological and scientific history of viruses and orofacial clefts, isolated and associated for comparison purposes. For this intent, the bases PubMed/Medline, SciElo, LILACS and Portal Periódicos (CAPES) were selected with the descriptors: A History of viruses/História dos vírus, Virus and History/História and Virus, Virus and Myth/Virus and Mito, Anomalias and Mitos/Anomalies and Myths, Vampires and Virus/Vampiros and Virus. While the mythological history is full of contradictory theories, the academic, scientific history proves to be consistent, but resistant to new areas of action, not considering new possibilities and limiting scientific exploration, which can only be achieved in the present centuries. As for the association, the line of research relating viruses and orofacial clefts does not even have half a century of existence, providing a large field to be explored and at the same time limiting the benefits of prevention that could be obtained through these studies.

Los virus son microorganismos comúnmente asociados a enfermedades que infectan a todos los seres vivos, actúan directa e indirectamente provocando presión selectiva, su papel en el planeta es significativo y aún en exploración. Las hendiduras orofaciales son anomalías congénitas que tienen una compleja etiología multifactorial, siendo las infecciones virales durante el embarazo uno de los posibles factores etiológicos. La historia de la humanidad frente a los virus y las hendiduras orofaciales de forma aislada es vasta, remontándose a períodos anteriores a Cristo, ya sea a través de leyes para el control de plagas y/o leyendas de criaturas míticas deificadas y/o demonizadas, cuya creación se fundamentaliza en la Teoría Alegórica del surgimiento de las mitologías, demostrando así el interés del ser humano y su curiosidad en la innovación y explicación de estos temas. Considerando la relevancia histórica, así como la posible relación etiológica de estos dos elementos, realizamos una revisión bibliográfica para presentar la historia mitológica y científica de los virus y las hendiduras orofaciales, aislados y asociados para fines de comparación. Para ello, se seleccionaron las bases PubMed/Medline, SciElo, LILACS y Portal Periódicos (CAPES) con los descriptores: A History of viruses/História dos vírus, Virus and History/História and Virus, Virus and Myth/Virus and Mito, Anomalias and Mitos/Anomalías y Mitos, Vampiros and Virus/Vampiros y Virus. Mientras que la historia mitológica está llena de teorías contradictorias, la historia académica, científica, se muestra coherente, pero resistente a nuevos campos de actuación, no considerando nuevas posibilidades y limitando la exploración científica, que sólo puede alcanzarse en los siglos actuales. En cuanto a la asociación, la línea de investigación que relaciona virus y hendiduras orofaciales no tiene ni medio siglo de existencia, proporcionando un gran campo a ser explorado y al mismo tiempo limitando los beneficios de prevención que podrían ser obtenidos a través de estos estudios.

Fibrolipoma of the hard palate: an uncommon location. Case report / Fibrolipoma del paladar duro: una ubicación poco frecuente. Reporte de caso

Abstract Fibrolipoma, a benign soft tissue adipose tumor, is a histological variant of lipoma. Clinically, it presents as a painless slow-growing mass, indistinguishable from other benign soft tissue tumors. In the oral cavity, it is mainly encountered in the buccal mucosa. Involvement of the palate is very rare; it accounts for around 7-14% of all oral fibrolipomas. In this article, we describe a case of fibrolipoma in the hard palate of a 70-year-old female, who presented with an asymptomatic pedunculated mass, characterized by a normal-colored and smooth surface, which have been present for 20 years. The lesion was excised, and histopathological study revealed a fibrolipoma. To the best of our knowledge, only 17 cases occurring in the palate have been reported in the literature. Since fibrolipoma presents clinical similarities with other benign soft tissue neoplasms, a thorough clinical examination and histopathological analysis are essential for obtaining diagnosis.

Resumen El fibrolipoma es una neoplasia benigna de tejido adiposo, variante histológica del lipoma. Clínicamente se presenta como una tumoración de crecimiento lento, asintomática, indistinguible de otras neoplasias benignas de tejidos blandos. En cavidad oral se presenta principalmente en la mucosa yugal. El paladar es un sitio infrecuente, comprende del 7 al 14% de todos los fibrolipomas. En este reporte, describimos un caso de fibrolipoma de paladar duro en una mujer de 70 años de edad, que presentó una tumoración pediculada, asintomática, de superficie lisa, del mismo color de la mucosa adyacente, con un tiempo de evolución de 20 años. La lesión fue extirpada, y el estudio histopatológico reveló un fibrolipoma. En nuestro conocimiento, se han reportado en la literatura únicamente 17 casos de fibrolipoma de paladar. Siendo que el fibrolipoma presenta similitud clínica con otras neoplasias benignas de tejidos blandos, un examen clínico detallado, así como el estudio histopatológico son esenciales en la obtención del diagnóstico.

Avaliação do paladar em pacientes com transtornos mentais em tratamento com psicofármacos: uma série de casos / Assessment of taste perception in patients with mental disorders being treated with psychotropic drugs: a series of cases

Introdução: O conhecimento de alterações gustativas pode contribuir para prevenção de doenças nutricionais, além de melhora significativa na qualidade de vida. Portanto, este estudo teve como objetivo geral verificar as alterações de paladar percebidas por pessoas que fazem uso de psicofármacos atendidas em serviço de saúde pública especializado em saúde mental. Métodos: Estudo epidemiológico observacional transversal com 18 pessoas com diagnóstico de transtornos mentais em tratamento no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial em Tubarão/ SC. Uma Escala Likert com cinco níveis foi utilizada para avaliar a autopercepção do paladar, enquanto a percepção do paladar foi verificada utilizando os quatro sabores básicos do paladar: salgado, doce, azedo e amargo em três diferentes concentrações: fraca, média e forte. Os resultados foram analisados de forma descritiva, inferência estatística e teste qui-quadrado, considerando-se p<0,05. Resultados: A média de idade foi 42,8 anos (EP ± 3,22), com média de utilização dos psicofármacos de 11,28 meses (EP ± 2,27). Associação entre as variáveis substâncias e psicofármacos foi estatisticamente significativa entre azedo, nas três concentrações, e amargo na concentração forte com Citalopram (p= 0,001 e 0, 0034). O sabor doce foi o mais facilmente observado pelos participantes que faziam uso da Risperidona, onde somente a solução na concentração fraca apresentou resultado estaticamente significativo (p= 0,026). Conclusão: Este estudo-piloto verificou a presença de alterações no paladar de pessoas que fazem uso de psicofármacos, evidenciando assim o papel no odontólogo no diagnóstico e contribuindo para melhora da qualidade de vida.

Introduction: The understanding of alterations in taste could contribute to preventing nutritional diseases and to significant improvements in quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to verify alterations in taste perceived by people who used psychotropic drugs and were seen in a public health unit specialized in mental health. Methods: This is an epidemiologic, observational, cross-sectional study performed with 18 people diagnosed with mental disorders and followed up by the Psychosocial Care Center in Tubarão, Santa Catarina. A 5-point Likert scale was used for assessing self-perceived taste perception, while taste perception was verified using the four basic flavors (salty, sweet, sour, and bitter) in three different concentrations: mild, medium, and strong. The results were analyzed in a descriptive manner, through statistical inference, and a chi-squared test considering p<0.05. Results: The mean age of patients was 42.8 years (standard error [SE] ± 3.22), with a mean duration of treatment with psychotropic drugs of 11.28 months (SE ± 2.27). Statistically significant associations were observed for the sour flavor in all three concentrations and the strong bitter flavor with citalopram (p= 0.001 and 0.0034). The sweet flavor was more easily perceived by participants who used risperidone, and only the mild concentration presented a statistically significant result (p= 0.026). Conclusion: This pilot study verified alterations in the taste perception of people using psychotropic drugs, thus highlighting the role of dental professionals in the diagnosis and contributing to the patients' quality of life.

Fisura labio palatina: revisión de la literatura / Cleft lip and palate: literature review

La formación del paladar ocurre entre la quinta y undécima semana de vida intrauterina producto de la unión del paladar primario y secundario. Por otra parte, la formación del labio superior ocurre entre la quinta y sexta semana del desarrollo, y se configura en su parte media por la fusión de los procesos nasales mediales y lateralmente, a expensas de los procesos maxilares. La prevalencia de las fisuras labiales y/o fisura palatina varía según las distintas etnias, con cifras entre 0,7 hasta 1,1 casos por 1000 nacidos vivos. El objetivo de este trabajo fue realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre aspectos epidemiológicos, mecanismos genéticos moleculares y ambientales que influyen en la ocurrencia de la fisura labial, fisura palatina y fisura labio palatina. La búsqueda bibliográfica se realizó en las bases de datos PUBMED, SCOPUS, SPRINGER, SCIENCEDIRECT utilizando los términos en inglés "cleft lip and palate", "cleft lip", "cleft palate" y "embriology". Entre los criterios de inclusión se consideraron estudios realizados en humanos y animales, publicados entre los años 2015 y 2021. La búsqueda arrojó un total de 407 trabajos, de los cuales tras un filtro por título y resumen quedaron un total de 38 artículos, en los cuales se realizó un análisis de texto completo para finalmente seleccionar 26 artículos que abarcan temas genéticos-moleculares, ambientales, epidemiológicos y sindrómicos. Además se incorporaron por búsqueda manual, 6 documentos asociados a libros de texto, y artículos científicos, sin considerar el criterio inclusión de tiempo. Dentro de esta revisión se describe la fuerte asociación entre las fisuras orales y las mutaciones de genes Msx1, sonic hedgehog, proteínas morfogenéticas óseas y factor de crecimiento fibroblástico durante la migración de las células de la cresta neural y la modelación y formación del paladar. La ausencia de ácido fólico durante el desarrollo del paladar y la presencia de hipoxia por exposición a humo, son los factores ambientales observados con mayor frecuencia en malformaciones orofaciales.

SUMMARY: Palate formation occurs between the fifth and eleventh week of intrauterine life as a result of the union of the primary and secondary palate. On the other hand, the formation of the upper lip occurs between the fifth and sixth week of development, and is configured in its middle part by the fusion of the medial and lateral nasal processes, at the expense of the maxillary processes. The prevalence of cleft lips and / or cleft palate varies according to the different ethnic groups, with figures ranging from 0.7 to 1.1 cases per 1000 live births. The aim of this work was to carry out a literature review on epidemiological aspects, molecular and environmental genetic mechanisms that influence the occurrence of cleft lip, cleft palate and its embriology. The literature search was carried out in the databases PUBMED, SCOPUS, SPRINGER, SCIENCEDIRECT using the English terms "cleft lip and palate", "cleft lip", "cleft palate" and "embryology". Inclusion criteria included studies carried out in humans and animals, published between 2015 and 2021. The search yielded a total of 407 works, of which after a filter by title and abstract, a total of 38 articles remained, in which a text analysis was carried out complete to finally select 26 articles that cover genetic-molecular, environmental, epidemiological and syndromic topics. In addition, 6 documents associated with textbooks and scientific articles were incorporated by manual search, without considering the inclusion criterion of time. This review describes the strong association between oral fissures and mutations of genes Msx1, sonic hedgehog, bone morphogenetic proteins and fibroblast growth factor during migration of neural crest cells and palate shaping and formation. Lack of folic acid during palae development dar and the presence of hypoxia due to exposure to smoke, are the environmental factors most frequently observed in orofacial malformations.

[Clinical-epidemiological study in children with cleft lip palate in a secondary-level hospital]. / Estudio clínico-epidemiológico en niños con labio paladar hendido en un hospital de segundo nivel.

BACKGROUND: One of the most common congenital disorders that affects the facial structures is the cleft lip palate (CLP). The aim of this study was to generate the clinical-epidemiological profile of CLP patients from Hospital de Especialidades del Niño y la Mujer (HENM) Dr. Felipe Nuñez Lara, from the Ministry of Health, Queretaro, Mexico, from 2011 to 2014, who received treatment from the Cleft Lip Palate Clinic in order to provide interdisciplinary treatments for CLP patients based on the information from the pediatric records. METHODS: Retrospective, cross-sectional, observational study using univariate analysis frequencies for qualitative variables; central statistical and dispersion for quantitative variables and clinical profile. One hundred records were reviewed, from which 15 were discarded for being syndromic cases. Epidemiological, clinical, and socio-demographic variables were studied. RESULTS: The epidemiological profile (variables associated with mother's pregnancy, patient's health at birth, nutritional and psychomotor development; family medical records, addictions, and socioeconomic factors) and clinical profile (disease classification by sex, structure, and side; surgeries classification and order in which they took place) of the treated population were registered. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed the need to standardize the data registration on medical records to improve the monitoring and treatment of patients and emphasize actions to maintain low incidence of CLP in Queretaro.

Use of monosodium glutamate in foods: the good, the bad, and the controversial side / Uso de glutamato monossódico em alimentos: o bom, o mau e o lado controverso

Introduction: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is known as a flavor-enhancing compound and also the fifth basic taste (umami). About the safety of using MSG as a food additive, some studies show indications that there is no threat and others showthe opposite. There is no consensus about the advantages and disadvantages of using MSG. Objective: To systematically review studies in the international literature on the knowledge of the pros and cons of using glutamate in food. Methods: Systematic review of studies published in journals indexed in ScienceDirect and PubMed databases. Articles published until 2020 were included. The aspects involving the advantages and disadvantages were discussed, as well as the health risks related to the MSG intake from diet. Results: The revised studies showed that MSG can reduce the amount of sodium in foods without modifying flavor. Although authorities indicate that MSG is safe for human consumption, some studies highlight that health risk is real. The use of MSG is still controversial because there are some misunderstandings in the applied amounts of MSG absorption and metabolism. Conclusion: MSG is widely applied in industrial and homemade food. The need for further studies is crucial, and aspects such as metabolism and amounts of MSG effectively consumed must be better evaluated.