Effectiveness of Selegiline Hydrochlorate in Treating Neurosensory Disorders of the Lower Alveolar Nerve Resulting From Mandibular Sagittal Osteotomy: Preliminary Study.

INTRODUCTION: Peripheral nerves transmit nerve signals between periphery and the spinal cord or brain stem. Its function can be compromised by trauma to the nerve, such as those that occur in surgical procedures such as orthognathic surgery. Depending on the type of injury, treatment may be proposed, but this is still a controversial point in literature. Alternative methods that assist in the treatment of paresthesia should be studied, and in this context, selegiline hydrochloride seems to be a promising drug. AIM: Based on the above, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of selegiline hydrochloride in the treatment of facial sensory changes resulting from nerve injuries in patients undergoing maxillary orthognathic surgery. METHODS: This was a double-blind randomized clinical trial with the voluntary participation of individuals who underwent orthognathic surgery. The facial sensitivity of these patients was evaluated by 2-point discrimination tests and directional perception in the region related to the lower alveolar nerve. Tests were comparatively applied at times T0 (before surgery), T8 (8 days after surgery), T15 (15 days after surgery), T30 (30 days after surgery), T60 (60 days after surgery), and T90 (90 days after surgery). RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 31.14 years. With the comparative analysis of the 2-point static test on the chin, difference was observed between groups at times T15 (P = 0.007), T30 (P = 0.010), and T90 (P = 0.027) in the intergroup evaluation. Regarding results of the comparative analysis of the 2-point static test on the lip, difference was observed between groups at times T30 (P = 0.023), T60 (P < 0.001), and T90 (P = 0.005) in the intergroup evaluation. In the direction test on the chin, difference was observed between groups at times T30 (P = 0.015), T60 (P = 0.001), and T90 (P < 0.001) in the intergroup evaluation. CONCLUSIONS: Selegiline hydrochloride has shown promising results in the treatment of neurosensory disorders resulting from maxillary orthognathic surgery.

Pterygomaxillary Disjunction and its Influence on the Result of Surgically Assisted Maxillary Expansion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the available evidence to identify the influence of pterygomaxillary disjunction on the result of surgically assisted maxillary expansion. BACKGROUND: LeFort I type osteotomy with disjunction of the pterygomaxillary suture is a procedure widely used in maxillofacial surgery. However, the need for its performance during surgically assisted maxillary expansions has been discussed in literature, since serious complications can be caused during this stage. REVIEW RESULTS: Systematic review of articles was performed using three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane) published until May 2019. After applying the selection criteria, five articles were included in the systematic review, with a total of 141 patients. Meta-analysis showed the absence of significant difference between intervention and control groups in the preoperative period (standardized mean difference = -0.28; confidence interval, CI 95% = -0.81, 0.26; p = 0.31) and postoperative period (standardized mean difference = -0.12; 95% CI = -0.65, 0.42; p = 0.66). In general, the heterogeneity of statistical estimates was low (I2 = 0%). CONCLUSION: No statistically significant difference was observed between control group (without pterygomaxillary disjunction) and intervention group (with pterygomaxillary disjunction). CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Based on the data analyzed in this systematic review, it could be concluded that pterygomaxillary disjunction is not a mandatory step to achieve satisfactory maxillary expansion. Thus, not performing pterygomaxillary disjunction can prevent complications and reduce surgical time.

Effects of fibre digestibility and level of roughage on performance and rumen fermentation of finishing beef cattle.

The objective was to evaluate effects of neutral detergent fibre (NDF) digestibility and level of fresh sugarcane on intake, body fatness, carcass characteristics, and rumen kinetics and fermentation of beef cattle. Forty-eight Nellore young bulls were used in a complete randomized block design with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments. Eight rumen-cannulated Nellore steers were used in a replicated 4 × 4 Latin square design. Two sugarcane genotypes divergent for stalk NDF digestibility (NDFD) were used. Experimental diets were formulated with 20 or 40% of sugarcane on a dry matter (DM) basis. High-NDFD genotype associated with the lower level of roughage in the diet promoted greater DM intake, resulting in greater body gain. Sugarcane with high-NDFD increased final body weight, hot carcass weight, and back-fat thickness. Animals receiving the genotype with high NDFD had greater rump-fat thickness only with 40% sugarcane in the diet. Animals receiving the low-NDFD genotype at 20% of the diet had lower NDF passage rate. Rumen pH was greater for diets with greater NDF content. There was greater proportion of butyrate in the rumen of animals receiving diets with greater NDF content. In conclusion, high-NDFD sugarcane increased final body and carcass weight, HCW, and fat thickness. When associated with lower inclusion of roughage in the diet, it can also increase DM intake and body weight gain of beef cattle.

Plasmablastic lymphoma: an atypical cutaneous presentation of a rare entity.

Plasmablastic lymphoma is a very rare B-cell lymphoma typically associated with immunosuppression: It occurs primarily in the oral cavity, although some cases were reported in other organs and tissues.To date, only 10 cases of primary cutaneous plasmablastic lymphoma have been described. Clinically, primary cutaneous plasmablastic lymphoma presents as non-specific cutaneous lesions (purple nodules, erythematous infiltrated plaques). In previously described cases, as in this case, histology and immunohistochemistry are required to make the diagnosis. Owing to the rarity of this entity, there is no established therapy, which makes its management an individualized, patient-based decision.

Effect of sugarcane fiber digestibility, conservation method and concentrate level on the ruminal ecosystem of beef cattle.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sugarcane neutral detergent fiber digestibility (NDFD), conservation method, and concentrate level on the ruminal microbial population of steers. Eight ruminal-cannulated Nellore steers were distributed in two contemporary 4 × 4 Latin Square design with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments. Experiment 1: diets were formulated with 60% of concentrate level, and two sugarcane genotypes (high or low NDFD) either freshly cut or as silage. Experiment 2: diets were formulated with two levels of concentrate (60 or 80%), and two sugarcane genotypes (high or low NDFD) offered as freshly cut. Each experimental period lasted for 14 d, with the last 4 d used for ruminal fluid collection. Three cellulolytic bacteria (Fibrobacter succinogenes, Ruminococcus albus, Ruminococcus flavefaciens), two amylolytic (Streptococcus bovis, Ruminobacter amylophilus), and a lactate fermenting microorganism (Megasphaera elsdenii) were quantified by qPCR. Experiment 1: diets with fresh sugarcane increased the population of S. bovis, and M. elsdenii. Sugarcane with high NDFD increased F. succinogenes population only when sugarcane was offered as freshly cut. Experiment 2: increasing concentrate in the diet decreased S. bovis population, and increased R. amylophilus. Sugarcane with high NDFD increased the population of cellulolytic bacteria only at the 60% concentrate diet. Providing sugarcane with high NDFD favored the growth of fibrolytic bacteria, and this effect were dependent on the conservation method and on diet concentrate level. In addition, sucrose appears to have great effect on the composition of ruminal microflora, especially S. bovis.

Neuromonitorización intraoperatoria del nervio facial: a propósito de un caso / Intraoperative neuromonitoring of the facial nerve: a case report

Introdução: A preservação do nervo facial (NF) é uma das principais preocupações do cirurgião durante o tratamento aberto das fraturas mandibulares, uma vez que uma lesão nessa estrutura anatômica pode causar sequelas estéticas e funcionais permanentes. A existência de variações anatômicas (anastomoses e ramificações incomuns) aumenta o risco de danos no NF, mesmo nas mãos de cirurgiões experientes. O neuromonitoramento intraoperatório tem-se mostrado um grande aliado para evitar lesões nos ramos nervosos que podem estar envolvidos na área cirúrgica. Considerando a escassez desse assunto na literatura referente à cirurgia maxilo-facial, objetivamos demonstrar o uso da técnica de neuromonitoração do NF durante o acesso submandibular para o tratamento da fratura bilateral do ângulo mandibular. Relato de caso: No presente relato de caso, as abordagens cirúrgicas de ambos os lados não apresentaram danos permanentes ao NF. Esse resultado assim como a literatura sugerem que o neuromonitoramento intraoperatório proporciona maior segurança durante a realização de abordagens cirúrgicas, nas quais os ramos do nervo facial estão envolvidos, reduzindo, assim, o risco de sequelas nervosas. Considerações Finais: Esse recurso pode ser de grande auxílio no treinamento hospitalar ao longo do processo de formação de cirurgiões bucomaxilofaciais... (AU)

Introduction: Facial nerve (FN) preservation is one of the surgeon's major concerns during the open treatment of mandibular fractures since an injury to this anatomical structure can cause permanent aesthetic and functional sequelae. The existence of anatomical variations (anastomosis and unusual branching) increases the risk of FN damage even in the hands of experienced surgeons. Intraoperative neuromonitoring has proven to be a great ally to avoid injury to the nerve branches that may be involved in the surgical area. Considering the scarcity of this subject in the maxillofacial surgery literature, we aimed to demonstrate the use of the FN neuromonitoring technique during the submandibular approach for the treatment of bilateral mandibular angle fracture. Case report: In the present case report, the surgical approaches of both sides presented no permanent damage to the FN. Results: This result, as well as previous literature, suggests that intraoperative neuromonitoring provides greater safety during the performance of surgical approaches in which the facial nerve branches are involved and thus, reduces the risk of nerve sequelae. Final considerations: This resource can be of special assistance in teaching hospitals throughout the training process of maxillofacial surgeons... (AU)

Qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos à exodontia de terceiros molares / Quality of life in patients undergoing third molar extraction

Introdução: A remoção dos terceiros molares pode causar transtornos e prejuízos à qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de pacientes submetidos à exodontia de terceiros molares, discutindo os eventos mais comumente observados. Material e Método: Sessenta pacientes de uma Clínica Privada de Cirurgia, da cidade de João Pessoa-PB, foram submetidos à exodontia de terceiros molares, pelo mesmo operador e em condições semelhantes. Os dados foram coletados em duas etapas: a primeira foi realizada no dia do procedimento, quando foram anotados os dados do paciente, assim como as informações relacionadas à cirurgia. A segunda etapa foi realizada sete dias após o procedimento, quando os pacientes responderam o formulário acerca da qualidade de vida durante o pós-operatório. Resultado: 71,4% dos pacientes submetidos a Osteotomia e Odontossecção mantiveram suas atividades normais, e 28,6% não mantiveram. No entanto, quanto aos pacientes não submetidos às técnicas, 40,9% mantiveram suas atividades normais e 59,1% não mantiveram. De acordo com a classificação de Pell & Gregory, percebeu-se que 71,4% dos pacientes Classe 3 mantiveram suas atividades sociais normalmente, enquanto 60% dos pacientes Posição C não as mantiveram. Dos pacientes que se isolaram socialmente e foram submetidos às técnicas, 71,4% relataram a dor como o principal motivo, e 100% dos pacientes Classe 3 e 80% dos pacientes Posição C optaram pela mesma resposta. Conclusão: Os resultados indicam que as técnicas empregadas no transoperatório não interferem na qualidade de vida do paciente durante o pós-operatório e a posição tem maior influência do que a classe, no que se refere ao desenvolvimento normal das atividades sociais. .

Introduction: The removal of third molars can cause disorders and damage in quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life in patients underwent surgery, discussing the most commonly events observed. Material and Method: Sixty patients of a private surgery clinic from João Pessoa/PB were underwent extraction of third molars by the same surgeon and and under the same conditions. Data were collected in two steps: the first one was accomplished at the day of the procedure, which were noted down both patient and surgery informations. The second step were realized seven days after the procedure, the patients answered a form about life quality at the postoperative period. Result: 71,4% patients underwent to osteotomy and odontosection maintained their normal activities and 28,6% did not. While in patients not submitted to the techniques, 40,9% maintained their normal activities and 59,1% did not. According to Pell & Gregory classification, 71,4% of patients Class 3 maintained normally their social activities, while 60% of patients Position C didn´t. Patients who remained socially isolated and were underwent to techniques, 71,4% reported as the main reason the pain, and 100% of patients Class 3 and 80% of patients Position C have chosen the same answer. Conclusion: The results suggest that the techniques used in the transoperative does not influence the quality of life during the postoperative and the position has more influence than the class, in respect to the development of normal social activities. .

Prevalência de ansiedade odontológica e sua relação com fatores socioeconômicos entre gestantes de João Pessoa, Brasil / La prevalencia de la ansiedad dental y su relación con factores socioeconómicos entre las mujeres embarazadas en Joao Pessoa, Brasil / Prevalence of dental anxiety and its relationship to socioeconomic factors among pregnant women from Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Objetivo: deste trabalho foi determinar a prevalência e nível de ansiedade ao atendimento odontológico de gestantes de João Pessoa, Brasil, além de analisar a sua relação com fatores socioeconômicos. Métodos: o presente estudo é caracterizado por ser transversal do tipo observacional, a amostra foi composta por 360 gestantes atendidas nas Unidades de Saúde da Família na Cidade de João Pessoa/Brasil. Foram aplicados a dental anxiety scale e um questionário estruturado, por meio do qual foram investigados fatores socioeconômicos. Na análise estatística, foi empregado o teste de c². O nível de significância adotado foi de 5 porcento. Resultados: a prevalência de ansiedade entre as gestantes foi de 96,4 porcento. A maioria (41,1 porcento) apresentou alto nível de ansiedade (p < 0,001). A média de idade das gestantes foi 23,4 ± 5,9 anos. Em relação ao estado civil, a maioria das gestantes era casada (35 porcento). A renda familiar revelada apresentou média de 610,07 reais, sendo 92 porcento abaixo de dois salários mínimos. Oitenta e nove gestantes (24,7 porcento) estavam no primeiro trimestre, frente à maioria (47,8 porcento), no segundo trimestre (p > 0,05). Conclusões: a maioria das gestantes apresentou ansiedade, de nível alto. Os fatores socioeconômicos investigados não revelaram associação com a presença de ansiedade. Evidencia-se a necessidade de atenção odontológica durante a gestação com medidas direcionadas a redução da ansiedade ao atendimento odontológico(AU)

Objetivos: determinar la prevalencia y el nivel de ansiedad a la atención dental para embarazadas de João Pessoa, Brasil, y analizar su relación con factores socioeconómicos. Métodos: la muestra consistió en 360 mujeres embarazadas inscritas en las Unidades de Salud de la Familia en la ciudad de João Pessoa, Brasil. Se aplicó la escala de ansiedad dental y un cuestionario estructurado, a través del cual los factores socioeconómicos fueron investigados. En el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba c2. El nivel de significación fue de 5 por ciento. Resultados: la prevalencia de ansiedad entre las mujeres embarazadas fue del 96,4 por ciento. La mayoría (41,1 por ciento) mostró altos niveles de ansiedad (p < 0,001). La edad media de las madres fue de 23,4 ± 5,9 años. En cuanto al estado civil, la mayoría de las madres estaban casadas (35 por ciento). En cuanto al ingreso de la familia había un promedio de 610,07, el 92 por ciento por debajo de dos salarios mínimos. Un total de 89 pacientes (24,7 por ciento) correspondió al primer trimestre, en comparación con la mayoría (47,8 por ciento) en el segundo trimestre (p > 0,05). Conclusión: la mayoría de las mujeres tenían ansiedad de alto nivel. Los factores socioeconómicos investigados no mostraron asociación con la presencia de ansiedad. Este estudio pone de relieve la necesidad de cuidado dental durante el embarazo y las medidas destinadas a reducir la ansiedad en el cuidado dental(AU)

Objectives: determine the prevalence and level of dental anxiety among pregnant women from Joao Pessoa, Brazil, and analyze its relationship to socioeconomic factors. Methods: the sample consisted of 360 pregnant women registered with Family Health Units in the city of Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The study was based on the Dental Anxiety Scale and a structured questionnaire through which socioeconomic factors were surveyed. The chi-square test was used for statistical analysis, with a significance of 5 percent. Results: the prevalence of anxiety among pregnant women was 96.4 percent. Most (41,1 percent) showed high anxiety levels (p < 0,001). The mean age of mothers was 23,4 ± 5,9 years. As to marital status, most mothers were married (35 percent). Average family income was 610,07, with 92,percent below two minimum salaries. A total 89 patients (24,7 percent) were in their first quarter, whereas most (47,8 percent) were in their second quarter (p > 0,05). Conclusion: most women had high level anxiety. The socioeconomic factors studied did not show any association with the presence of anxiety. The study revealed the importance of dental care during pregnancy and the measures aimed at reducing dental anxiety(AU)

Atividade antifúngica de produtos naturais indicados por raizeiros para tratamento de candidíase oral / Actividad antifúngica de productos naturales indicados por vendedores de hierbas (raizeiros) para el tratamiento de la candidiasis oral / Antifungal activity of natural products indicated by herb sellers (raizeiros) for the treatment of oral candidiasis

A crescente resistência das leveduras pertencentes ao gênero Candida frente aos antifúngicos sintéticos, atualmente disponíveis no comércio, impulsiona a busca por novos compostos antifúngicos de origem vegetal. Assim, o propósito do presente estudo foi avaliar in vitro a atividade antifúngica dos decoctos de Schinus terebenthifolius Raddi (aroeira) Cinnamomum zeylanicum Breym (canela) e Punica granatum Linn (romã), vendidos por raizeiros em três feiras livres distintas (A, B e C), frente a três espécies de microorganismos do gênero Candida (C. albicans, C. tropicalis e C. krusei). O ensaio para determinação da atividade antifúngica dos produtos naturais foi realizado pelo método da difusão em meio sólido, em triplicata, onde discos de papel de filtro estéreis embebidos em 50 µL dos extratos foram colocados sobre o meio de cultura. Os resultados foram avaliados a partir da mensuração dos diâmetros dos halos de inibição de crescimento fúngico em milímetros (mm), sendo considerada a moda dos valores obtidos. Foi observada atividade antifúngica de S. terebenthifolius Raddi e de C. zeylanicum Breym sobre C. krusei. No entanto, diferenças foram identificadas entre os produtos obtidos nos diferentes locais. O decocto de Punica granatum Linn apresentou atividade antifúngica sobre as três cepas fúngicas utilizadas no estudo. Também foram verificadas diferenças entres os produtos obtidos nas feiras livres, sendo que apenas as amostras de Punica granatum Linn provenientes da feira A foram capazes de inibir o crescimento fúngico de todas as cepas analisadas. Desta forma, conclui-se que todos os produtos avaliados apresentam atividade antifúngica, havendo diferenças relacionadas aos locais de sua obtenção e sensibilidade das cepas ensaiadas(AU)

La resistencia cada vez mayor de levaduras del género candida a los antifúngicos sintéticos disponibles en la actualidad ha llevado a la búsqueda de nuevos compuestos antifúngicos de origen vegetal. El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar la actividad antifúngica in vitro de decocciones de Schinus terebenthifolius Raddi (pimentero brasileño),Cinnamomum zeylanicum Breym (canela) y Punica granatum Linn (granada) sobre tres especies del género Candida (C. albicans, C . tropicalis y C. krusei). Este material vegetal fue vendido por vendedores de hierbas (raizeiros) en tres ferias callejeras distintas (A, B y C). El ensayo para determinar la actividad antifúngica de los productos se realizó por triplicado. Se empleó el método de difusión en medio sólido, en el que discos de papel de filtro estériles fueron empapados en 50 µL de los extractos y colocados en medio de cultivo. Los datos fueron evaluados mediante la medición de los diámetros de los halos de inhibición del crecimiento fúngico, en milímetros, y se consideró la moda de los valores encontrados. Se observó actividad antifúngica de S. terebinthifolius Raddi y C. zeylanicum Breym contra C. krusei, pero fueron identificadas diferencias entre los productos obtenidos en diferentes lugares. La decocción de Punica granatum Linn presentó actividad antifúngica sobre las tres levaduras en estudio. Además, se encontraron diferencias entre los productos adquiridos en las ferias callejeras, pero sólo las muestras de Punica granatum Linn de la feria A fueron capaces de inhibir el crecimiento de hongos de todas las levaduras analizadas. Todos los productos evaluados mostraron actividad antifúngica, pero hubo diferencias en función de la localidad donde los productos fueron obtenidos y de la sensibilidad a las cepas ensayadas(AU)

An increasing resistance of Candida yeasts to the synthetic antifungals currently available has driven the search for new plant-derived antifungal compounds. In this respect, the present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antifungal activity of decoctions from Schinus terebenthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper tree), Cinnamomum zeylanicum Breym (cinnamon) and Punica granatum Linn (pomegranate) against three species of Candida genus (C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. krusei). Such plant material was sold by herb sellers in three distinct street fairs (A, B and C). The test to determine the products antifungal activity was performed in triplicate by means of the diffusion method on solid medium, in which sterile filter paper discs were soaked in 50 µL of the extracts and then placed on culture medium. Data were assessed by measuring the diameters of halos of fungal growth inhibition, in millimeters (mm), and it was considered the mode of the values found. Antifungal activity of S. terebinthifolius Raddi and C. zeylanicum Breym was observed against C. krusei, but were identified differences among the products obtained in different locations. Punica granatum Linn decoction presented antifungal activity on the three yeasts under study. Also, were found differences among the products acquired in the street fairs, but only the samples of Punica granatum Linn from fair A were able to inhibit fungal growth of all yeasts analyzed. Thus, it is concluded that all the products assessed showed antifungal activity, but differences were found depending on the location where these were obtained and on the sensitivity to the strains assayed(AU)

Aspectos norteadores da atenção à saúde bucal de gestantes da estratégia saúde da família de João Pessoa, Brasil / Guiding aspects of oral health care of pregnant women in the family health strategy in Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Objetivo: Avaliar os aspectos norteadores da atenção à saúdebucal de gestantes atendidas nas Unidades de Saúde da Família (USFs) da Cidade de João Pessoa/PB. Material e método: Foi realizado um estudo transversal do tipo observacional. A amostra foi composta por 360 gestantes cadastradas no pré-natal. Na coleta de dados, foi utilizado um formulário. O teste de qui-quadrado foi aplicado, sendo adotado nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A faixa etária de 19 a 29 anos foi a mais frequente (66,68%). As gestantes receberam alguma informação de como cuidar dos seus dentes durante a gestação (55,3%). Destas, 53,8% obteve informação do cirurgião-dentista, seguido dos médicos (30,7%). A maioria das gestantes relatou acreditar que a gravidez provoca algum problema dentário (66,7%). As gestantes que acreditavam poder fazer tratamento odontológico durante a gravidez receberam informações de como cuidar de seus dentes durante esse período (61%) (p < 0,001). Noventa e sete gestantes (65,1%) afirmaram ter recebido informação de como cuidar de seus dentes durante a gestação e acreditavam que a gravidez pode causar problema dentário, como cárie (p = 0,03). Conclusões: Os mitos estão presentes no atendimento odontológico as gestantes com associação entre gravidez e problemas dentários. Os médicos e Cirurgiões-dentistas da ESF foram os principais veículos de informação sobre saúde bucal.

Objective: To evaluate the guiding oral health care of pregnant women attending the Family Health Units (FHU) of João Pessoa City/PB. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted. A sample was composed by 360 pregnant women submitted prenatal care. A form was used to collect of data. The chi-square test was applied, with the significance level of 5%. Results: The majority pregnant women had age between 19 up to 29 year old (66.68%). The women received some information about care for their teeth during pregnancy (55.3%). Of these, 53.8% obtained information from the dentists, followed by doctors (30.7%). Most patients reported believing that pregnancy causes some dental problem (66.7%). Pregnant women who believed they could make dental treatment during pregnancy, received information about caring foryour teeth during this period (61%) (p <0 .001). Ninety-seven women (65.1%) said they had received information about care for your teeth during pregnancy and believed that pregnancy can cause dental problem, such as caries (p = 0.03). Conclusions: The myths are present in dental care of pregnant women with association between dental problems and pregnancy. Physicians and Dentists FHU were the main vehicles of information about oral health.

Avaliação pós-cirúrgica da sensibilidade facial e estomatognática de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia ortognática / Evaluation of stomathognatic and facial sensibility of patients submitted to orthognathic surgery

Dentro da Odontologia, a cirurgia ortognática é um procedimento complexo. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a condição sensitiva e motora facial e estomatognática de pacientes que foram submetidos à cirurgia ortognática. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quali-quantitativa do tipo descritiva e exploratória, com procedimentos teóricos bibliográficos e técnica de observação direta extensiva através da aplicação de um formulário. O estudo possui caráter censitário, sendo a população composta por 18 indivíduos de uma clínica particular submetidos à cirurgia ortognática entre 2009 e 2012. Na análise dos dados foi utilizado o SPSS na versão 17.0. Com relação aos resultados, observou-se: 50% eram homens e 50% mulheres; a maioria eram adultos jovens, entre 25 e 30 anos; sendo (27,8%) tendo mais de 6 meses e menos de 1 ano da realização da cirurgia; 33,3% com o principal objetivo cirúrgico o recuo de mandíbula e avanço de maxila; 66,7% sentiram uma melhora na respiração e na dicção após realizada a cirurgia; 38,9% relataram ter ronco antes da cirurgia, porém esse número caiu para 5,5% quando perguntados se sofriam de ronco atualmente; 11,1% apresentaram parestesia em pelo menos 1 quadrante facial e 16,3% apontaram diminuição na intensidade dos toques positivos aos testes táteis e térmicos. Apesar da utilização da técnica cirúrgica correta ainda existe a possibilidade de ocorrerem danos temporários devido ao envolvimento de estruturas nobres e da complexidade cirúrgica.

Within Dentistry, orthognathic surgery is a complex procedure. Thus, in view of the complexity of the surgery, the aim of this study was to evaluate sensibility and motor condition of both the face and stomatognathic system of patients who underwent orthognathic surgery. This is an exploratory descriptive study of quali-quantitative nature, with literature research and direct observation technique by form application. The study sample was composed of 18 individuals from a private clinic who underwent orthognathic surgery between 2009 and 2012. For data analysis the SPSS version 17.0 was used. The results showed that 50% of the patients were men and 50% women, most of them were young adults, between 25 and 30 years; 27.8% had surgery in a period of at least 6 months and no longer that 1 year before this study was conducted; 33.3% had as primary surgical objective the mandibular retreat and maxillary advancement; 66.7% felt an improvement in breathing and diction after surgery; 38.9% reported suffering from snoring before surgery, but this number dropped to 5.5% when asked if they suffered from snoring today; 11.1% had paresthesia in at least one facial quadrant and 16.3% showed decrease in intensity of positive touch to tactile and thermal tests. In spite of using proper surgical technique temporary damages may occur due to engagement of noble structures and the complexity of the surgery.