Comparison of postoperative cytokine and hormone between endoscopically assisted and open parotid tumor resection.

OBJECTIVE: Endoscopically assisted extracapsular dissection through a single incision along the cephaloauricular furrow has been adapted as a method of access for operating on benign parotid gland tumors. However, no study has compared the immune and stress responses after surgery between the endoscopic procedure and conventional open surgery. METHODS: Through a randomized method, 50 patients with benign parotid gland tumors were assigned to undergo either endoscopically assisted extracapsular dissection or open parotidectomy. The postoperative inflammatory changes and hormonal response in the patients were analyzed at serum level during the preoperative period and at 12, 24, and 72 hr after either surgery. RESULTS: Twenty-three patients received an endoscopic procedure, while 27 underwent open surgery. The size of the incision, amount of intraoperative bleeding, volume of drainage, postoperative pain score, and satisfaction with appearance were all improved in the endoscopic procedure group. Additionally, the serum levels of C-reactive protein, interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, and cortisol were significantly lower in the endoscopy group in comparison with those in the open surgery group. CONCLUSION: Endoscopically assisted extracapsular dissection on patients with benign parotid gland tumors is associated with lower inflammatory changes and hormone responses than open surgery, thereby reducing perioperative pathophysiological disturbance and enhancing recovery after surgery.

Signs of the proximity of third molar roots to the mandibular canal: an observational study in panoramic radiographs.

The objectives of this study were to assess the relationship between mandibular third molars and the mandibular canal, establishing which radiographic signs are most prevalent in predicting contact between these structures, and to associate these signs and the proximity with the position of the third molar according to the classifications of Pell & Gregory and Winter. A retrospective, cross-sectional observational study was carried out on panoramic radiographs. From a dataset of 3289 images, a convenience sample of 1548 panoramic radiographs with a total of 2639 third molars was selected for evaluation. The inclusion criteria were patients of both sexes who had at least 1 totally formed mandibular third molar that was adjacent to a second molar. Radiographs were excluded if they were of poor quality or revealed evidence of cystic or tumoral processes or extensive caries. Seven radiographic signs were used to determine if there was contact between the third molar and mandibular canal. A proximity to the mandibular canal was verified for 1677 (63.5%) of 2639 third molars. The most frequent radiographic signs of proximity were darkened roots (767 teeth [29.1%]) and discontinuity of the mandibular canal (757 teeth [28.7%]). Third molar/mandibular canal proximity was found significantly more frequently in female patients and in patients aged 24 years and younger (P < 0.001). The tooth positions most frequently associated with proximity between the third molar and the mandibular canal were position C (highest point of the third molar located at or below the cervical margin of the second molar) and the mesioangular position (long axis of the third molar angled mesially toward the second molar).

Orthognathic Surgery in Patients With Large Condylar Destructions.

Condylar resorption is understood as changes in shape and volume of the condylar bone, due to local, systemic, and iatrogenic factors. The occurrence of condylar resorption after orthognathic surgery can occur when the condylar repositioning in mandibular fossa is performed improperly. In addition, systemic diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis seem to influence this process. The aim of this study was to report 3 cases of patients with severe condylar alterations, submitted to orthognathic surgery for treatment of dentofacial deformities. Considerations regarding the diagnosis, surgical planning (counterclockwise rotation), surgical techniques (bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, bimaxillary osteotomies, rigid fixation, maxillomandibular fixation period), and results (short terms) are discussed.

Orthognathic surgery in patients with cleidocranial dysplasia.

The aim of this study was to report the orthodontic-surgical approach of a 21-year-old female patient diagnosed with cleidocranial dysplasia. An orthognathic surgery was performed in the maxilla and mandible during the same procedure to correct an existing dentofacial deformity (class III malocclusion). In addition, malar prostheses were used to correct midface deficiency. After surgical intervention, orthodontic treatment continued in order to promote stability, function, and aesthetics. Cases of cleidocranial dysplasia treated with the defined criteria can bring aesthetic and functional benefits to the patient.

Minimally invasive selective neck dissection: a prospective study of endoscopically assisted dissection via a small submandibular approach in cT(1-2_N(0) oral squamous cell carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: Selective neck dissection (SND) in clinical N0 (cN0) cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has been performed by surgeons using a retroauricular or modified facelift approach with robotic or endoscopic assistance. However, these procedures provide cosmetic satisfaction at the cost of possible maximal invasiveness. In this prospective study, we introduced and evaluated the feasibility as well as surgical invasiveness and cosmetic outcome of endoscopically-assisted SND via a small submandibular approach. METHODS: Forty-four patients with cT1-2N0 oral SCC (OSCC) were randomly divided into two groups of endoscopically-assisted SND and conventional SND. Perioperative and postoperative outcomes of patients were evaluated, including the length of the incision, operating time for neck dissection, estimated blood loss during the operation, amount and duration of drainage, total hospitalization period, total number of lymph nodes retrieved, satisfaction scores based on the cosmetic results, perioperative local complications, shoulder syndrome, and follow-up information. RESULTS: The mean operation time in the endoscopically-assisted group (126.04 ± 12.67 min) was longer than that in the conventional group (75.67 ± 16.67 min). However, the mean length of the incision was 4.33 ± 0.76 cm in the endoscopically-assisted SND group, and the amount and duration of drainage, total hospital stay, postoperative shoulder pain score, and cosmetic outcomes were superior in the endoscopically-assisted SND group. Additionally, the retrieved lymph nodes and complications were comparable. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopically-assisted SND via a small submandibular approach had a longer operation time than the conventional approach. However, endoscopically-assisted SND was feasible and reliable while providing minimal invasiveness and satisfactory appearance.

Comparison of buccal infiltration of 4% articaine with 1 : 100,000 and 1 : 200,000 epinephrine for extraction of maxillary third molars with pericoronitis: a pilot study.

We compared the buccal infiltration of 4% articaine with 1 : 100,000 or 1 : 200,000 epinephrine without a palatal injection for the extraction of impacted maxillary third molars with chronic pericoronitis. This prospective, double-blind, controlled clinical trial involved 30 patients between the ages of 15 and 46 years who desired extraction of a partially impacted upper third molar with pericoronitis. Group 1 (15 patients) received 4% articaine with 1 : 100,000 epinephrine and group 2 (15 patients) received 4% articaine with 1 : 200,000 epinephrine by buccal infiltration. None of the patients in group 1 reported pain, but 3 patients in group 2 reported pain, which indicated a need for a supplementary palatal injection. The palatal injections were all successful in eliminating the pain. Two additional patients in group 2 experienced pain when the suture needle penetrated their palatal mucosa. Based on these results, 4% articaine with 1 : 100,000 epinephrine was found to be more effective for the removal of upper third molars in the presence of pericoronitis than 4% articaine hydrochloride with 1 : 200,000 epinephrine when only a buccal infiltration was used.

Large calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor with extension into the maxillary sinus: a case report.

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare, locally invasive neoplasm characterized by the presence of amyloid material that can become calcified. It often is found in the posterior region of the mandible. Such tumors in the maxilla and those that invade the maxillary sinus are extremely rare. This article presents the sixth reported clinical case of a CEOT that invaded the maxillary sinus and extended to the interior of the nasal cavity. The tumor had grown toward the sinus roof, but there was no association with an impacted tooth. Histopathologically, the tumor was composed of plates of polyhedral epithelial cells with highly eosinoplilic cytoplasm, nuclear polymorphism, clear-cell contours, and intercellular bridges in fibrous conjunctive tissue. Amorphous eosinophilic material and diverse calcifications permeated the epithelial cells.

Delayed Tooth Replantation after Root Surface Treatment with Papain and Sodium Fluoride in Rats: A Histological and Histomorphometrical Evaluation.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the histological effect of papain and sodium fluoride in delayed replantation of rat incisor teeth on the repair process. Methods and Materials: Forty upper incisors of Wistar rats were randomly assigned to four groups (n=10). In group I, the dental papilla and the pulp tissue of extracted teeth were removed before immediate replantation in their sockets. In the other groups, the extracted teeth were maintained in dry storage for 60 min and subjected to different root surface treatments. In group II, the teeth were immersed in 10% papain for 20 min, scrubbed with gauze soaked in saline for 1 min, and immersed in a 2% acidulated-phosphate sodium fluoride solution for 20 min. In group III, the teeth were immersed in saline for 20 min, scrubbed with gauze soaked in saline for 1 min, and immersed in a 2% acidulated-phosphate sodium fluoride solution for 20 min. In group IV, root surface treatment was not applied. The root canals were treated and filled with a calcium hydroxide paste and the teeth were replanted. The animals were euthanized after 60 days and anatomic specimens containing the teeth were subjected to routine histochemical processing and staining with hematoxylin and eosin. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used, followed by the Dunn's test for multiple comparisons. Results: Groups I and II had less inflammatory root resorption and total area of root resorption (P<0.05) than groups III and IV respectively. Conclusions: Based on this animal study, root surface treatment with papain and sodium fluoride in delayed tooth replantation showed greater efficacy in controlling inflammatory root resorption and may be a viable option for clinical application.

The Prediction Capacity 3-D Software, on a 2-D Analysis, in Planning the Positioning of the Upper Lip After Maxillary Advancement.

PURPOSE: The maxillary advancement using Le Fort I osteotomy directly affects in the positioning of the upper lip (UL) and the nasolabial angle (NLA), which plays an important role in facial expression and aesthetics, because of this, the aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of Dolphin Imaging 11.8 software in predicting changes to the UL position and NLA in patients undergoing maxillary advancement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It was a retrospective cohort study. Predictive and final tracings using pre- and postoperative Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of 24 patients undergoing maxillary advancement, regardless of mandibular movement, were compared. Whether the amount of advancement changes this predictability was also analyzed. The predictive and the 12-month postoperative data were evaluated using Dolphin Imaging 11.8 software and compared. Student t test was used to get the results. RESULTS: The vertical analysis of the incisal tip and cementoenamel junction of the upper central incisor (UCI) and of the UL were statistically significant (P = .001 for all). The horizontal measurements of the same variables (P = .238, P = .516, P = .930, respectively) and the NLA (P = .060) showed no statistical significance. The amount of advancement did not interfere with the variables analyzed, except for the exposure (P = .009) and inclination of the UCI (P = .010). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the amount of maxillary advancement does not interfere with the UL prediction; the prediction capacity of the software was good for the horizontal measurements, but had a significant error index for vertical measurements.

Evaluation of the buccal vestibule-palatal diffusion of 4% articaine hydrochloride in impacted maxillary third molar extractions.

AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the vestibular-palatal diffusion of 4% Articaine with epinephrine 1:100,000 and 1:200,000, in impacted maxillary third molar extractions, without palatal injection. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Two hundred teeth were selected from patients age 15 to 46. Patients were divided into 4 groups: 1A, were anesthetized with 4% articaine 1:100,000 and the surgery was initiated 5 minutes following anesthesia. 1B, used 4% articaine 1:100,000 but the surgery was started 10 minutes after anesthesia. 2A, used 4% articaine 1:200,000 the surgery was started 5 minutes after. 2B, used 4% articaine 1:200,000 but 10 minutes was allowed for anesthetic diffusion before the initiation of in groups (50 extractions each) only buccal vestibule anesthesia was initially administered (i.e. no palatal injections were used). RESULTS: The rate of sufficient vestibule-palatal diffusion, as determined by the lack of necessity of supplemental palatal anesthesia, was: 1A(84%), 1B(98%), 2A(78%), 2B(82%). Chi-square (Chi2) and residual analyses showed that a higher vestibule-palatal diffusion was obtained using 4% articaine 1:100,000 with a period of 10 minutes (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Most of the extractions could be performed only with vestibule anesthesia. However, vasoconstrictor concentration and the time interval between administration of the anesthetic and initiation of surgery did influence buccal vestibule-palatal diffusion of 4% articaine in the extraction models used.

Aggressive Surgical Resection of Enormous Cervical Metastasis from Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

While nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) commonly presents lymphoid metastases, the enormous cervical metastasis causing dysphagia and limitation of neck motion is not a familiar symptom for most of NPC cases. We report a 23-year-old male with undifferentiated carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage III (T3N2M0), who had undergone aggressive surgical resection of bilateral huge cervical mass first followed by concurrent chemo-radiotherapy with cisplatin-based regimens. The postoperative clinical course was uneventful and follow-up, 2 years later, revealed no recurrence of primary lesion and neck metastases. We recommend that aggressive surgical resection may be considered when NPC patients significantly suffer clinical symptoms from a huge cervical metastasis.

Surgical and Orthodontic Treatment of Severely Intruded Permanent Incisors: A Case Report.

Traumatic dental intrusion is a serious injury and results in significant damage to the periodontal ligament, dentin-pulp complex, and alveolar bone. This article presents a case of severe intrusion of the two upper permanent central incisors where the treatment option was the combination of the surgical and orthodontic technique. The difficulty of accessing the crowns of these teeth to bond the brackets was solved by lifting a full thickness flap. To disengage the teeth from the alveolus, a careful dislocation motion was performed. After suturing the flap, a removable orthodontic appliance was installed and an extrusive force was applied for 8 weeks. After 10 weeks, the endodontic treatment was performed and the crowns were restored. The 10-year clinical control showed normal mobility. Radiographically, minor losses of the cervical alveolar cortical bone and integrity of the periodontal ligament were observed.

Postoperative immune response and surgical stress in selective neck dissection: Comparison between endoscopically assisted dissection and open techniques in cT1-2N0 oral squamous cell carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: Endoscopically assisted selective neck dissection (SND) has recently been applied in clinical N0 cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, nothing is known of the immune response after surgery. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with cT1-2N0 OSCC randomly underwent endoscopically assisted SND and open operations. The serum levels of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-1b, TNF-a, CRP, cortisol, ACTH, and growth hormone were analyzed before the start of the surgery (T0) and at 2 (T1), 6 (T2), 24 (T3), and 72 h (T4) after surgery. RESULTS: A total of 31 patients were randomized for endoscopic SND, whereas 29 underwent open procedures. The release of IL-6, IL-10 and CRP was significantly lower in the endoscopic group than in the open surgery group (p < 0.05), and cortisol levels were also lower in the endoscopic group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic SND could effectively provide lower inflammatory responses and surgical stress, reducing peri-operative trauma and accelerating recovery.

Synchronous reconstruction of bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the mandible using a single fibular osteocutaneous flap in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: The reconstruction of bilateral osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of mandibular defects using a single free bone flap is rarely performed because extensively radiated neck tissue with severe fibrosis is usually unsuitable for vascularized reconstruction. METHODS: Thirty-one patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) underwent bilateral reconstruction of advanced ORN in the mandible using a single fibular osteocutaneous flap. Clinical factors associated with the operation were assessed, including classification of mandible defects, types of recipient vessels, perioperative complications, and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS: All of the fibular osteocutaneous flaps survived completely, with the exception of 1 inner skin paddle that presented partial necrosis in a reconstruction of through-and-through defects. All patients experienced an improvement in cosmetic results 6 months after the reconstruction, whereas 23 patients experienced improved mouth opening compared to the preoperative condition. CONCLUSION: Advanced bilateral ORN in patients with NPC could be synchronously reconstructed with a single fibular osteocutaneous flap. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: E-E, 2016.

COVID-19 pandemic impacts to Dentistry / Impactos da pandemia causada pela covid-19 na Odontologia

ABSTRACT Objective: To achieve a literature review on the impacts of COVID-19 on dentistry. Methods: Analysis of scientific articles contained in the LILACS and PubMed platforms that fulfill the informative purpose of the research. Results: The production of aerosols during dental procedures could be highlighted as the most dangerous agent, the literature recommends restricting the type of service only to emergencies and reducing the use of rotating instruments or cough-inducing equipaments. New protective measures must be taken, such as the type of PPE used and the frequency of asepsis of the workplace, since any surface that has been exposed to oral or pharyngeal secretions may contain a load of viral particles, an online triage is also recommended before any assistance. Due to the easy spreading of this disease and the possibility of asymptomatic patients, the current best measure is avoiding the execution of procediments. Conclusion: COVID-19 will be a milestone for the current generations of health professionals, it could also be an advance for use distance technologies and integration of new biosafety techniques.

RESUMO Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre os impactos da COVID-19 na Odontologia. Métodos: Análise de artigos científicos contidos nas plataformas LILACS e PubMed que cumprissem o intuito informativo da pesquisa. Resultados: Pôde-se destacar como agente de maior periculosidade a produção de aerossóis durante os procedimentos odontológicos, a literatura recomenda restringir o tipo de atendimento apenas a emergências e reduzir o uso de instrumentos rotatórios ou que induzam tosse. Novas medidas de proteção devem ser tomadas, como tipo de EPI utilizado e frequência de assepsia do local de trabalho, pois qualquer superfície que fora exposta a secreções orais ou faríngeas pode conter uma carga de partículas virais, também se recomenda uma pré-triagem não presencial antes de qualquer atendimento. Pela facilidade de disseminação da doença e a possibilidade existência de pacientes assintomáticos, a melhor medida ainda é evitar a realização de atendimentos Conclusão: A COVID-19 será um marco para as atuais gerações de profissionais da saúde, podendo ser um avanço para utilização de tecnologias a distância e integralização de novas técnicas de biossegurança.

Avaliação da percepção dos estudantes de odontologia sobre emergências médicas / Evaluación de la percepción de los estudiantes de odontología sobre emergencias médicas / Evaluation of Dental Students' Perception about Medical Emergencies

RESUMO Introdução: Diversas situações no consultório odontológico podem gerar quadros de emergência. A administração de anestésicos locais, o atendimento odontológico aos pacientes com comprometimento sistêmico, ansiedade e medo são muitas vezes as causas mais comuns. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de percepção dos alunos de Odontologia frente às principais emergências odontológicas. Métodos: Tratou-se de um estudo transversal e descritivo com abordagem quantitativa dos dados por meio dos questionários. Foram entrevistados 138 alunos cursando do 5º ao 10º período de odontologia da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, na cidade de Patos, Paraíba. Resultados: Foi observado que 86,2 porcento do total de entrevistados responderam saber a diferença entre urgência e emergência; 52,2 porcento dos alunos confirmaram receber ou terem recebido instruções extracurriculares sobre o assunto; 59,4 porcento responderam que o aprendizado fornecido na graduação sobre este tema não está sendo suficiente. Cerca de 17,4 porcento destes alunos responderam saber realizar as manobras de Reanimação Cardiopulmonar, 11,6 porcento dos entrevistados relataram que se sentiam preparados para lidar com uma situação de emergência e 81,9 porcento dos alunos pretendem buscar uma formação complementar durante ou após a graduação. Conclusão: Verificou-se que os alunos de graduação em odontologia apresentaram um baixo nível de percepção sobre as emergências médicas no consultório odontológico(AU)

RESUMEN Introducción: Varias situaciones en el consultorio dental pueden generar casos de emergencia. La administración de anestésicos locales, el cuidado dental a pacientes con deterioro sistémico, ansiedad y miedo, son a menudo las causas más comunes. Objetivo: Evaluar el nivel de percepción de los alumnos de odontología frente a las principales emergencias odontológicas. Métodos: Se trató de un estudio transversal y descriptivo de los datos por medio de los cuestionarios. Se entrevistaron 138 alumnos del 5.º al 10.º periodo de odontología de la Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, en la ciudad de Patos, Paraíba. Resultados: Se observó que el 86,2 por ciento del total de alumnos entrevistados sabían la diferencia entre urgencia y emergencia; 52,2 por ciento de los alumnos confirmaron recibir o haber recibido instrucciones extracurriculares sobre el asunto. El 59,4 por ciento respondió que el aprendizaje proporcionado en la graduación sobre este tema no está siendo suficiente. Alrededor del 17,4 por ciento de estos alumnos respondieron a saber realizar las maniobras de resucitación cardiopulmonar, 11,6 por ciento de los entrevistados se sentían preparados para lidiar con una situación de emergencia y el 81,9 por ciento de los alumnos entrevistados pretenden buscar una formación complementaria durante o después de la graduación. Conclusión: Se descubrió que los estudiantes de odontología tenían un bajo nivel de percepción sobre emergencias médicas en el consultorio odontológico(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Several situations in the dental office may cause emergency cases. Administration of local anesthetics, dental care to patients with systemic deterioration, anxiety and fear are often the most common causes. Objective: To evaluate the dental level of perception of dental students facing the main dental emergencies. Methods: This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study of the data through questionnaires. We interviewed 138 students from the 5th to the 10th period of Dental Medicine at the Federal University of Campina Grande, in the city of Patos, Paraíba. Results: We observed that 86.2 percent of the interviewed students knew the difference between urgency and emergency; 52.2 percent of the students confirmed receiving or having received extracurricular instructions about the topic; 59.4 percent answered that the learning provided about this topic after graduation is not being sufficient. About 17.4 percent of these students responded positively to knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers; 11.6 percent of those interviewed felt themselves prepared to deal with an emergency situation, while 81.9 percent of the students interviewed intended to seek complementary training during or after graduation. Conclusion: Dental students were found to have a low level of perception about medical emergencies in the dental office(AU)

Oscillatory joint mobilization as a physiotherapeutic treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction: a case report / Mobilização articular oscilatória como tratamento fisioterápico da disfunção temporomandibular: um relato de caso

Introduction: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts during chew, swallowing, yawning, conversation and in activities involving jaw movements. Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) is a set of disorders involving the masticatory muscles in the TMJ and associated structures. Joint mobilization aims to relief pain and restoring the function of the compromised body segment, increasing its degree of mobility. Objective: We aimed to evaluate the influence of oscillatory joint mobilization on TMD. Method: A descriptive case study with a patient who presented a clinical diagnosis of TMD in the Clinical School of Physiotherapy of the Leão Sampaio School, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil, from September 3 to October 6 of 2014, twice a week, lasting 40 minutes, a total of 10 visits. Results: The patient presented a gain in the range of motion of the mouth opening (from 17 mm to 46 mm), pain relief (from grade 6 to grade 0 on the Visual Analogue Scale) and improvement in muscle function. Conclusion: Oscillatory joint mobilization in TMD may be effective in increasing mandibular range of motion and opening of the mouth, as well as in reducing TMJ pain and masticatory musculature.

Introdução: A articulação temporomandibular (ATM) atua durante a mordida, a deglutição, o bocejo, a conversação e as atividades envolvendo movimentos do maxilar. Disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) é um conjunto de distúrbios envolvendo os músculos mastigatórios na ATM e estruturas associadas. A mobilização conjunta visa a dor de alívio e a restauração da função do segmento comprometido do corpo, aumentando seu grau de mobilidade. Objetivo: Pretendemos avaliar a influência da mobilização articular oscilatória na DTM. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de caso com paciente que compareceu para diagnóstico de DTM na Clínica Escola de Fisioterapia da UNILEÃO, Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brasil, de 3 de setembro a 6 de outubro de 2014, duas vezes por semana, com duração de 40 minutos, totalizando 10 visitas. Resultados: O paciente apresentou um ganho no intervalo de movimento da abertura da boca (de 17 mm a 46 mm), alívio da dor (do grau 6 ao grau 0 na Escala Visual Analógica) e melhora na função muscular. Conclusão: A mobilização das articulações oscilatórias na DTM pode ser eficaz no aumento da amplitude de movimento mandibular e na abertura da boca, bem como na redução da dor da ATM e musculatura mastigatória.

Análise da acupuntura no tratamento de dores orofaciais / Analysis of acupuncture in the treatment of orofacial pain: a case study

Introdução: Inúmeras são as tentativas de amenizar as dores sofridas pelos indivíduos, desde a antiguidade até as mais recentes pesquisas científicas; assim, surgem o interesse e a curiosidade de profissional e paciente de buscarem novas alternativas de tratamentos tanto complementares como auxiliares. Objetivo: esta pesquisa analisou o uso da acupuntura na Odontologia como terapia complementar ou principal no tratamento das dores orofaciais. Metodologia: Avaliaram-se os prontuários de pacientes atendidos numa clínica odontológica de João Pessoa ­ PB, onde a dor orofacial foi o principal sintoma apresentado e foram submetidos ao tratamento com a acupuntura. O universo constituiu-se de 20 prontuários, e a amostra composta por 10 participantes. Resultados: Verificou-se que 80% da amostra eram do sexo feminino, com média de idade de 45 anos, 90% faziam uso de medicamentos e 70% participavam de outros tratamentos médicos. Foi demonstrado que 50% dos participantes apresentaram dor forte antes da acupuntura e 100% relataram dor leve após o término do tratamento. Conclusão: Com a pesquisa, foi observada a satisfação nos resultados conseguidos com o uso da acupuntura como tratamento complementar para dores orofaciais.

Numerous attempts have been made to alleviate the pains suffered by individuals, from ancient times to the most recent scientific researches; so the interest and the curiosity of professional and patient seek new alternatives of complementary and auxiliary treatments, and that is why this This study aims to analyze the use of acupuncture in dentistry as a complementary and main therapy in the treatment of orofacial pain by evaluating the charts of patients attended at a dental clinic in João Pessoa (PB ­ Brazil), where orofacial pain was the main symptom presented and patients were submitted to treatment with acupuncture. The universe consisted of 20 medical records, and the sample consisted of 10 participants. It was verified that 80% of the sample were females, with mean age of 45 years, 90% used medication and 70% participated in other medical treatments. It was shown that 50% of the participants presented severe pain before acupuncture and 100% reported mild pain after the end of the treatment. With the research, satisfaction was observed in the results obtained with the use of acupuncture as a complementary treatment in the treatment of orofacial pain.