Identificação de itens essenciais na elaboração de um laudo de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico com aplicação na endodontia: um estudo delphi / Identification of essential items in cone beam computed tomography report with applications in endodontics: a delphi study

A imagem tomográfica é importante na determinação do diagnóstico e do plano de tratamento em diversos casos clínicos na endodontia. Em decorrência do crescente aumento na solicitação de exames de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), a necessidade de um sistema de interpretação e descrição dos achados imaginológicos tornou-se imprescindível. O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar as informações consideradas essenciais pelo cirurgião- dentista solicitante em um laudo tomográfico para a prática clínica na endodontia. Foi realizado um estudo de consenso e-Delphi com um painel de 12 especialistas em Endodontia que participaram de duas rodadas de perguntas on-line, respondidas de maneira sequencial e individual. Os profissionais foram questionados acerca de quais informações eles consideravam importantes em um laudo tomográfico para auxílio no diagnóstico e no planejamento do tratamento em diferentes situações clínicas. As informações obtidas foram categorizadas por dois radiologistas experientes, e os itens assinalados por 80% ou mais dos endodontistas após a segunda rodada de pesquisa foram considerados essenciais em um laudo tomográfico. A identificação de alterações, bem como a descrição de sua localização, e a seleção de imagens em diferentes planos ortogonais que as ilustrem, foram itens considerados essenciais pelos especialistas em um laudo tomográfico. O laudo imaginológico é o principal instrumento de comunicação entre o radiologista e o dentista solicitante, e deve conter todas as informações necessárias ao clínico, descritas de forma clara e concisa, de maneira a oferecer o melhor atendimento ao paciente.

The tomographic image is crucial for determining diagnosis and treatment plans in various clinical cases in endodontics. Due to the increasing demand for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, the need for a system to interpret and describe imaging findings has become essential. The objective of this study was to identify the information considered essential by the requesting dentist in a tomographic report for clinical practice in endodontics. A consensus e-Delphi study was conducted with a panel of 12 endodontic specialists who participated in two rounds of online sequential and individual questioning. The professionals were asked about the key information they deemed important in a tomographic report to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning across different clinical scenarios. The gathered information was categorized by two experienced radiologists, and items endorsed by 80% or more of the endodontists after the second round were deemed essential in a tomographic report. Identification of abnormalities, along with their precise location description, and the selection of images illustrating them in different orthogonal planes were considered essential items by the specialists in a tomographic report. The imaging report serves as the primary communication tool between the radiologist and the requesting dentist, and should contain all necessary information for the clinician, presented clearly and concisely, to ensure optimal patient care.

Percepción de la utilidad de los registros dentales como método de identificación humana en profesiones de alto riesgo: el caso de las personas trabajadoras de la Cruz Roja Costarricense / Perception of the usefulness of dental records as a method of human identification in high-risk professions: the case of the Costa Rican Red Cross workers

Introducción: Aquellas personas que brindan atención en situaciones de emergencias están expuestas a un alto riesgo de sufrir lesiones o fallecer durante labores de rescate, sea en accidentes de tránsito, desastres naturales, atentados terroristas o crisis humanitarias generadas por conflictos armados. Esta investigación fue realizada en las personas trabajadoras de la Cruz Roja Costarricense (CRC) para establecer la percepción de la utilidad de los registros dentales como método de identificación y elaborar un formato único de información odontológica antemortem. Materiales y métodos: Un cuestionario piloto fue diseñado y aplicado a 10 personas para ser calibrado y validado. Posteriormente se generó un cuestionario electrónico final en la plataforma Google Forms que fue enviado vía correo electrónico institucional a las personas trabajadoras constituida por 175 individuos, de los cuales 92 respondieron en el período del 20 de noviembre de 2022 al 20 de enero de 2023. Los resultados fueron analizados mediante las distribuciones de frecuencia, cruce de variables, comparación de medias con base en el análisis de variancia. El nivel mínimo de confianza para las comparaciones fue del 95%. Resultados: El cuestionario fue realizado por 92 personas, 75% hombres y 25% mujeres. El rango de edad entre los 36 y 40 años fue el más frecuente (23.9%). El 60,9% labora en la provincia de San José, 58% indica que visitaron al odontólogo hace un año o menos y el 38,6% refiere que nunca les han tomado una radiografía panorámica, un 81,8% dice tener tratamientos dentales como coronas, puentes o implantes; y el 75% considera de gran utilidad los registros dentales como método de identificación, y lo ubican en segundo lugar de conocimiento (89,8%) al compararlo con ADN (97,7%) y dactiloscopia (86,4%). Conclusiones: Las personas trabajadoras de la Cruz Roja Costarricense consideran que los registros odontológicos son útiles en la identificación de seres humanos y cuentan con información antemortem útil para dicho efecto.

Introduction: Those who provide care in emergency situations are exposed to a high risk of injury or death during rescue work, whether in traffic accidents, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or humanitarian crises generated by armed conflicts. This research was carried out among Costa Rican Red Cross (CRC) workers to establish the perception of the usefulness of dental records as a method of identification and to develop a single format for antemortem dental information. Materials and methods: A pilot questionnaire was designed and applied to 10 persons to be calibrated and validated. Subsequently, a final electronic questionnaire was generated in the Google Forms platform and sent via institutional e-mail to 175 workers, of whom 92 responded during the period from November 20, 2022, to January 20, 2023. The results were analyzed by means of frequency distributions, crossing of variables, and comparison of means based on the analysis of variance. The minimum confidence level for comparisons was 95%. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 92 people, 75% men and 25% women. The age range between 36 and 40 years was the most frequent (23.9%). A total of 60.9% worked in the province of San José, 58% indicated that they had visited the dentist a year ago or less and 38.6% said that they had never had a panoramic X-ray taken, 81.8% said they had dental treatments such as crowns, bridges or implants; and 75% considered dental records to be very useful as a method of identification, and placed it in second place in terms of knowledge (89.8%) when compared with DNA (97.7%) and dactyloscopy (86.4%). Conclusions: Costa Rican Red Cross workers consider dental records to be useful in the identification of human beings and have useful antemortem information for this purpose.

Consideraciones normativas y legales del expediente clínico electrónico en odontología / Normative and legal considerations of the electronic clinical record in odontology

La elaboración del expediente clínico es una actividad rutinaria dentro del consultorio dental, éste es la materialización del acto médico, a tra- vés del cual se registra el estado de salud inicial del paciente, así como toda la información relativa al tratamiento recibido. Desde hace algunos años comenzó a promocionarse el expediente clínico electrónico como una herramienta alternativa y novedosa para elaborar este importante documento; sin embargo, la implementación de esta herramienta electrónica no ha podido lograrse en México, dada la gran cantidad de dudas que los odontólogos tienen respecto al conjunto de leyes y normas que regulan al expediente clínico, lo cual genera renuencia por parte de los odontólogos para utilizar esta modalidad de expediente dentro de su consulta diaria. El objetivo del presente artículo es realizar una revisión de la literatura, así como de las leyes y normas vigentes que regulan el expediente clínico en México para esclarecer así la viabilidad de implementarlo dentro del consultorio dental

The preparation of the electronic medical record is a routine activity in the dental office, this is the materialization of the medical act, through which the initial health status of the patient is recorded, as well as all the information related to the received treatment. A few years ago, the electronic clinical record began to be promoted as a novel alternative tool to prepare this important document, however, the implementation of this electronic tool has not been achieved in Mexico, given the large number of doubts that dentists have regarding the set of laws thar regulate the clinical record, which generates reluctance on the part of dentists to use this record modality within their daily consultation. The aim of this article is to carry out a review of the literature, as well as the current laws that regulate the clinical record in Mexico, in order to clarify the feasibility of implementing it within the dental office

Las negligencias más comunes en la práctica odontológica / The most common negligence in dental practice

Para el adecuado ejercicio de la odontología, los procedimientos realizados deben ejecutarse apegándose en todo momento a las normas y principios éticos propios de la profesión. Cuando un odontólogo decide, por voluntad propia, ejercer la profesión sin apegarse a dichos principios, se considera que actúa con negligencia. La negligencia se caracteriza por ser un acto indebido, en el cual el profesional ejecuta por voluntad propia acciones injustificables capaces de producir daños en la salud de los pacientes o en el pronóstico de un tratamiento. Los actos negligentes, además de atentar contra la integridad del paciente, ponen en riesgo a los profesionales de la salud que los cometen de sufrir consecuencias legales derivadas de dichos actos. El objetivo del presente artículo consiste en definir el concepto de negligencia, describir las formas más comunes en las que ésta se comete durante la consulta odontológica así como sus posibles consecuencias legales, ilustrándolas a su vez con la breve presentación de algunos casos (AU)

For the proper practice of dentistry, the procedures performed must be carried out adhering at all times to the standards and ethical principles of the profession. When a dentist voluntarily decides to practice the profession without adhering to these principles, he is considered to be acting negligently. Negligence is characterized as an improper act, in which the professional voluntarily executes unjustifiable actions capable of causing damage to the health of patients or the prognosis of a treatment. Negligent acts, in addition to threatening the integrity of the patient, put health professionals at risk who commit legal consequences derived from these acts. The aim of this article is to define the concept of negligence, to describe the most common ways in which it is committed during the dental practice as well as its legal consequences, illustrating them in turn with a brief presentation of some cases (AU)

Knowledge and practices of recording and maintaining patients 'dental records among private dental practitioners of Delhi, India

Proper recording and keeping dental records are an important part of any dental practice. It helps in improving patient care, has medico-legal importance and play significant role in human identification during mass disasters or criminal offences. Aim: To assess the knowledge and practices of recording and maintaining patients 'records among private dental practitioners of Delhi, India. Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study was collected from 160 dentists of Delhi using a self-administered questionnaire. The face and content validity as well as reliability of questionnaire was tested before the final data collection. A single trained examiner collected all the necessary information via personal visits or google forms. Chi-square test was applied to check the statistically significant difference between the dichotomous independent variables with respect to study participants' responses to the questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 34.5 (SD 7.2) years.Digital method of recording patient's data and x-ray storage was more prevalent than manual method among the study participants. Slightly more than 40% of the dentists were keeping patient's records safe for a period of 6 to 10 years. Younger dentists with lesser years of practice were more explicit in recording and correcting patient records. Conclusion: Results of this study shows that private dental practitioners of Delhi are aware of medico-legal importance of dental records. Most of them were recording important findings and history of their patients. Dentists must be educated in two aspects namely correct method of recording and the ideal duration of storing their patients' dental records

Introduction of nickel titanium rotary instruments to undergraduate students: afour-yearclinical experience / Introdução de instrumentos rotários de níquel titânio para alunos de graduação: quatro anos de experiência clínica

Many studies address the quality of root canal treatments, but few refer to endodontics usingrotatory techniques performed by noviceoperators. This study evaluatedthe performance of undergraduates in their first contact with rotary root canal instrumentation concerningthe findings of the final periapical radiograph, and thepostendodontic treatment pain.A longitudinal observational studywas performed on periapical radiographs of 491teethfrom 450 patientssubmitted toroot canal treatmentby undergraduate students from 2015 to 2018. The analysis of the length of root canal filling followed the criteria: (i) acceptable, ifperiapical radiograph presentsroot filling ending 0 -1 mm short of radiographic apex; (ii) over, if periapical radiograph presentsroot filling ending beyond the radiographic apex; and (iii) under, ifperiapical radiograph presentsroot filling ending > 1 mm short of radiographic apex. Evaluation of postendodontic treatment painwas categorized into either absence or presenceof pain. Adequate length root canal filling was observed in 65.9% of the cases (324 teeth). Periapical lesions presenceand dimensions did not interfere to the obturation quality.Statistical relation was found between the pulp condition and postendodontic treatment pain. Thepresence of pain was observed in 4.7% of the vital teeth and 0.3% of non-vital teeth. The presence of periapical lesion did not influence postoperative pain.AdequatelengthrootcanalfillingwasobservedinmostcasesandNitTi rotary instrumentation hadapplicability in undergraduate programs, even with novice operators. Besides that, pulp condition had an effect on post endodontic pain (AU).

Muitos estudos abordam a qualidade dos tratamentos de canal radicular, mas poucos se referem à endodontia por meio de técnicas rotatórias realizada por operadores novatos. Este estudo avaliou o desempenho de graduandos no primeiro contato com a instrumentação endodôntica em relação aos achados da radiografia periapical final e à dor pós-tratamento endodôntico. Um estudo observacional longitudinal foi realizado em radiografias periapicais de 491 dentes de 450pacientes submetidos a tratamento endodôntico por estudantes de graduação no período de 2015 a 2018. A análise do comprimento da obturação de canais radiculares obedeceu aos critérios: (i) aceitável, se a radiografia periapical apresentasse término de obturação 0 -1 mm aquém do ápice radiográfico; (ii) acima, se a radiografia periapical apresentasse obturação que termina além do ápice radiográfico; e (iii) abaixo, se a radiografia periapicalapresentasse obturação, terminando > 1 mm aquém do ápice radiográfico. A avaliação da dor pós-operatória foi categorizada em ausência ou presença de dor. A obturação de canais radiculares de comprimento adequado foi observada em 65,9% dos casos (324 dentes). A presença e as dimensões das lesões periapicais não interferiram na qualidade da obturação. Foi encontrada relação estatística entre a condição pulpar e a dor pós-tratamento endodôntico. Presença de dor foi observada em 4,7% dos dentes vitais e 0,3% dos não vitais. A presença de lesão periapical não influenciou na dor pós-operatória. O comprimento de trabalho adequado foi observado na maioria dos casos e a instrumentação rotatória NitTi teve aplicabilidade em programas de graduação, mesmo com operadores iniciantes. Além disso, a condição pulpar afetou a dor pós-operatória (AU).

Consideraciones legales sobre las notas de evolución en odontología / Legal considerations on medical charts in dentistry

El expediente clínico es considerado un documento de importancia médica y legal en donde se integran los datos necesarios para registrar el diagnóstico y los tratamientos realizados en cada paciente. Uno de los elementos más importantes dentro del expediente clínico son las notas de evolución, documentos con los que el odontólogo informa sobre el estado general del paciente y los tratamientos realizados cita tras cita. Existen legislaciones específicas en México que orientan al estomatólogo sobre los componentes mínimos necesarios que una nota de evolución debe tener; sin embargo, una de las omisiones más comunes de los odontólogos es que, por desconocimiento, no se dé la debida importancia a la elaboración de una adecuada nota de evolución, aumentando el riesgo de problemas legales. El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar la importancia de las notas de evolución dentro del expediente clínico, destacando su importancia clínica y legal (AU)

The clinical file is considered a document of medical and legal importance where the data necessary to record the diagnosis and the treatments performed on each patient are integrated. One of the most important elements within the clinical records are the medical charts, documents through which de dentist reports on the general condition of the patient and the treatments performed appointment after appointment. There are specific laws in Mexico that guide the stomatologist on the minimum necessary components that a medical chart must have, however, one of the most common omissions of dentist is that, due to ignorance, due importance is not given to the preparation of an adequate medical chart, increasing the risk of legal problems. The aim of this article is to analyze the importance of the evolution charts within the clinical records, highlighting their clinical and legal importance (AU)

Orthodontic Records Helping to Identify A Victim of Execution / Registros Ortodonticos que Ayudan a Identificar una Víctima de Ejecución

Human identification is the process that identifies an individual as a unique being, differentiating him/ her from all others. The participation of Odontology in the processes of identification is fundamental in situations of human remains. This paper aims to report a case of positive identification, through dentistry, in human remains. The forensic odontologist performed a post-morten (PM) examination, which consisted of the collection of post-mortem dental findings in human bones, collection of ante-mortem (AM) dental findings in the patient's orthodontic records, and the comparison between AM and PM information. Dental elements are widely used in the processes of human identification, since they are resistant to time and to physical, chemical and mechanical impacts. Positive identification is guided by the presence of individualizing characteristics, easily detected in dental records. It is concluded that human identification through dentistry is a safe and reliable method, since dental elements have individualizing characteristics that make the process possible.

La identificación humana es el proceso que identifica a un individuo como un ser único, diferenciándolo de todos los demás. La participación de la Odontología en los procesos de identificación es fundamental en situaciones de restos humanos. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo reportar un caso de identificación positiva, a través de la odontología, en restos humanos. El odontólogo forense realizó un examen post-morten (PM), que consistió en la recolección de hallazgos dentales post-mortem en huesos humanos, recolección de hallazgos dentales ante-mortem (AM) en los registros de ortodoncia del paciente y la comparación entre AM y Información de PM. Los elementos dentales son ampliamente utilizados en los procesos de identificación humana, ya que son resistentes al tiempo y a los impactos físicos, químicos y mecánicos. La identificación positiva está guiada por la presencia de características individualizantes, que se detectan fácilmente en los registros dentales. Se concluye que la identificación humana a través de la odontología es un método seguro y confiable, ya que los elementos dentales tienen características individualizantes que hacen posible el proceso.

Aspectos legales del consentimiento informado en odontología / Legal aspects of informed consent in dentistry

El consentimiento informado forma parte de los elementos que constituyen el expediente clínico. Por su importancia informativa sobre posibles riesgos y complicaciones inherentes al tratamiento a realizar, su elaboración resulta de vital importancia. Existen numerosas legislaciones y normatividades que regulan este notable documento; sin embargo, resulta alarmante que muchos profesionistas omiten su realización o lo elaboran erróneamente, poniéndolos en riesgo de sufrir problemas legales. Además, es una realidad que el consentimiento informado es un documento mal entendido por la mayoría de los profesionistas, pudiendo incurrir en numerosos errores por desconocimiento. El objetivo del presente artículo es informar al cirujano dentista sobre los verdaderos alcances del consentimiento informado con fundamento en la legislación vigente en México (AU)

Informed consent is part of the elements that make up the clinical record. Due to its informative importance on possible risks and complications inherent to the treatment to be carried out, its preparation is of vital importance. There are numerous laws and regulations that regulate this remarkable document, however, it is alarming that many professionals omit its elaboration or wrongly elaborate it, putting them at risk of suffering legal problems. In addition, it is a reality that informed consent is a document misunderstood by most professionals, and may incur numerous errors due to ignorance. The aim of this article is to inform the dental surgeon about the true scope of informed consent based on current legislation in Mexico (AU)

Assessment of Dental Caries and Intervention in the First Permanent Molars of Brazilian Children

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of caries stages and interventions on first permanent molars (FPM) in Brazilian children. Material and Methods: Data from FPM were extracted from dental records of children aged 5-14 years of age that attended the UERJ Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. Data include patient age, sex, biofilm index, presence of carious lesions in all stages, and the treatments. Data was analyzed using the SPSS® 20.0 program. Results: A total of 158 dental records were analyzed, 587 registers were related to the caries stage and 601 related to the interventions; mean age of 8.26 (±1.4 years) and 53.2% were girls. The prevalence of active/inactive white spot(AWS/IWS) varied from 14.3% to 21.6% in right upper and lower left FPM, respectively. Enamel/dentin lesions without pulp involvement were also more prevalent in the lower arch and ranged from 3.4% for the right upper to 11.5% for the lower right FPM. Cavities with pulp involvement or indicated extraction ranged from 0% to 1.4%. Treatment included dental sealants, varying from 17.1 to 24.0% (n=126) and restorations, varying from 1.3 to 11.8% (n=38). The lower right were the most affected teeth. Conclusion: First permanent molars presented a higher prevalence of dental caries in early stages and the most prevalent treatment was related to the initial carious process, fluor therapy and sealants.

Traumatic Dental Injuries Occurred in Primary Teeth and their Sequel Effects on the Developmental Permanent Successors: A Controlled Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To examine the types of traumatic dental injuries of the primary teeth (TDI-p) and the long-term sequelae on permanent dentition (LSP) comparing with a control group (CG). In addition, a questionnaire that measures parents' knowledge and awareness was used. Material and Methods: The trauma group (TG) consisted of permanent teeth following TDI-p exposed teeth, while the CG consisted of permanent teeth following unexposed teeth with TDI-p of the same patients. In total, 141 teeth were evaluated in 27 patients. Data concerning such as teeth, when TDI-p occurred, types of treatments and types of LSP were collected. Chi-square test was used for intergroup comparison for gender, type of trauma, LSP, age of trauma and parameters in the parental information questionnaire. Significance level was p<0.05. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in the analysis between TG and CG (p<0.001). The prevalence of LSP due to TDI-p was 29.6% and the prevalence of sequelae in CG was 7.4%. The most common LSP was enamel hypoplasia (14.8%). Parents were aware of the importance of TDI-p, and they had insufficient knowledge about its management. Conclusion: TDI-p can be considered a high-risk factor in the development of LSP. Also, the lack of knowledge in parents should be supported by software-based application systems to be developed.

Diabetes y enfermedad periodontal / Diabetes and periodontal disease

El objetivo de este trabajo fue establecer la relación entre el grado de enfermedad periodontal y el control metabólico de la glucemia en pacientes que padecen diabetes tipo 2. Es un estudio de tipo observacional, descriptivo, transversal. Se seleccionaron 42 pacientes con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 de ambos sexos, entre 25 y 75. Se realizó odontograma y se evaluó el grado de enfermedad periodontal para determinar el grado de compensación metabólica de los pacientes se tomaron muestras de sangre venosa y se midieron los valores de hemoglobina glicosilada. Un 23,55% de los pacientes no presentaron enfermedad periodontal y el resto se dividió en leve, moderada y severa presentándose la enfermedad leve en primer orden. Los pacientes con mayor grado de enfermedad periodontal presentaron mayor número de piezas dentarias perdidas (p 0,0334). La enfermedad periodontal se distribuye de la misma manera en ambos grupos de control glucémico (p=0,1211). En el grupo estudiado, el grado de enfermedad periodontal es independiente del control glucémico de los pacientes (AU)

The objective of this work was to establish the relationship between the degree of periodontal disease and the metabolic control of glycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. 42 patients with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus of both sexes, between 25 and 75, were selected. An odontogram was performed and the degree of periodontal disease was evaluated; venous blood samples were taken and glycosylated hemoglobin values were measured to determine the degree of metabolic compensation of the patients. 23.55% of the patients did not present periodontal disease and the rest were divided into mild, moderate, and severe, with mild disease presenting in the first order. The patients with a higher degree of periodontal disease had a higher number of missing teeth (p 0.0334). Periodontal disease is distributed in the same way in both glycemic control groups (p = 0.1211). In the group studied, the degree of periodontal disease is independent of the glycemic control of the patients (AU)

Proposta de inquéritos administrativo e clínico para tomada de decisão no atendimento odontológico em tempos de pandemia de covid-19 / Importance of clinical and administrative survey to dental treatment making decision in times of COVID-19 pandemic

Profissionais da Odontologia estão constantemente expostos a vários microrganismos, incluindo o novo Coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2), que apresenta alto potencial de disseminação. Considerando que durante o atendimento odontológico são gerados aerossóis com a disseminação de gotículas de saliva (potencialmente contaminada pelo vírus), a contaminação dos profissionais e pacientes poderia ser aumentada mesmo tomando-se os cuidados de biossegurança necessários. Embora o risco de contaminação durante um atendimento odontológico ainda não tenha sido estimado, a padronização de condutas, previamente e durante o atendimento odontológico, é atitude necessária para minimizar a transmissão do SARS-CoV-2 entre profissionais e pacientes. O objetivo do presente trabalho é propor um modelo de inquérito administrativo e clínico, com fundamento clínico, ético e legal, para a tomada de decisão sobre atender (ou não) um paciente com necessidades odontológicas em tempos de pandemia de COVID-19. A identificação de pacientes sintomáticos utilizando instrumentos sistematizados para coleta de informações pode minimizar o risco de contaminação por profissionais ou pacientes e, além disso, estes instrumentos podem subsidiar o profissional contra alegações infundadas, por parte dos pacientes, em casos de não atendimento.

Avaliação do conhecimento dos cirurgiões-dentistas de alfenas-MG sobre a importância do prontuário odontológico na identificação humana / Assessment of prior knowledge of dentists in Alfenas-MG about the importance of dental records in human identification

O prontuário odontológico é um documento de suma importância para a prática odontológica, pois é através do mesmo que se obtém informações importantes do paciente, possibilitando conhece-lo como um todo. Além disso, é um aliado do profissional, atentando-se as necessidades administrativas, éticas e legais. Assim, através deste documento, desde que seja bem preenchido e arquivado, é possível auxiliar em casos de identificação humana. Assim, o presente estudo tem como objetivo verificar o conhecimento dos cirurgiões-dentistas de Alfenas-MG, sobre a importância do prontuário odontológico nos casos de identificação humana. Utilizou-se um questionário pré-estabelecido com questões relacionadas ao tema, junto a 147 profissionais. Verificou-se que os cirurgiões-dentistas de Alfenas-MG apresentam um conhecimento satisfatório sobre a importância da elaboração e manutenção do prontuário, principalmente nos casos de identificação humana. Entretanto, ainda há falhas no seu processo de preenchimento, podendo resultar em problemas administrativos e judiciais. Observou-se que 14,96% dos profissionais já tiveram a documentação odontológica solicitada para auxiliar no processo de identificação humana e, nestes casos 90,90% relataram que estes documentos foram extremamente úteis para solucionar o caso. Observou-se que os profissionais com menos de 10 anos de formado dedicam-se maior tempo para elaboração de uma anamnese e a utilização de software odontológico, com diferença estatística (p<0,01). Assim, observa-se que o profissional sabe da importância e colaboração do prontuário odontológico nos casos de identificação humana, mas ainda existe falhas no seu preenchimento.

Análise da importância da documentação odontológica no processo de identificação humana no IML de São Luís, Maranhão / Analysis of the importance of dental records in the process of human identification in the IML of São Luís, Maranhão

Introdução: a Odontologia Legal é considerada um método primário de identificação humana. Consiste na comparação de informações da arcada dentária de um indivíduo em dois momentos distintos, geralmente ante e post-mortem. Por essa razão, necessita-se que as informações ante-mortem estejam bem expostas, atualizadas e conservadas na documentação odontológica. Objetivo: a partir dos laudos cadavéricos realizados pela equipe de odontolegistas em corpos não identificados, avaliar, de acordo com as normas éticas e legais odontológicas, as documentações enviadas ao Instituto Médico-Legal (IML) de São Luís ­ Maranhão, com vistas à identificação desses cadáveres, assim como a sua interferência no confronto entre os dados ante e post-mortem. Material e Métodos: análise dos laudos cadavéricos elaborados pelo IML-MA, bem como das documentações recebidas para posterior confronto de supostas vítimas, no período de 2014 a 2019. Resultados: os laudos revelam que em 76,3% (374) dos cadáveres constavam procedimentos odontológicos realizados em vida, porém apenas 6,4% (24) desses casos apresentavam seus respectivos registros. Discussão: é dever do cirurgião-dentista produzir e conservar uma documentação odontológica satisfatória para cada paciente. Além de servir como defesa do profissional em eventuais processos judiciais, é essencial para a identificação humana através da Odontologia Legal. Sua ausência resulta em maior custo e tempo para uma resposta aos familiares da vítima e ao Estado. Conclusão: o número de documentações clínicas encaminhadas ao IML é aquém do esperado (27), porém a adequada qualidade dessas documentações permitiu 72,4% (21) identificações positivas das vítimas, evidenciando a importância da Odontologia Legal na identificação humana.

Análise da evolução do preenchimento de prontuários clínicos institucionais com a implantação de uma gestão de risco / Evolution analysis of institutional clinical record filling after the implementation of risk management

Este estudodocumental, longitudinal e quantitativo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar a evolução documental dos prontuários clínicos institucionais após a implantação da gestão de risco. No ano de 2017, o Grupo de Estudos de Orientação Profissional e OdontologiaLegal (GEOPOL), da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM) com o intuito de melhorar a produção documental e reduzir riscos. A presente pesquisa considerou 660 prontuários analisados pelo GEOPOL (Análise 1)no período de março de 2017 aabril de 2018. Entre maio e setembro de 2018,foram avaliados 422 prontuários(Análise 2), após a implantação da gestão de risco. Ambas as análises tiveram por base um check-listexclusivo, desenvolvido pelo GEOPOL para esta finalidade. Os dados foram processados em planilhas eletrônicas e os resultados foram apresentados de modo descritivo e analítico. Os resultados demonstraram que,no geral, as variáveis apresentaram um preenchimento melhor na Análise 2, demonstrando eficácia nos processos de gestão doGEOPOL. Conclui-se que houve evolução nopreenchimento documental dos prontuários clínicos após a implantação da gestão de risco (AU).

This documentary, longitudinal and quantitative study was carried out in order to evaluate the documentary evolution institutional clinical records after the implementation of risk management. In 2017, Legal Dentistry and Professional Orientation Study Group (GEOPOL), from State University of Maringá (UEM) in order to improve document production and reduce risks. The present study considered 660 records analyzed by GEOPOL (Analysis 1) from March 2017 to April 2018. Between May and September 2018, 422 records were evaluated (Analysis 2), after the implementation of risk management. Both analyzes were based on an exclusive checklist, developed by GEOPOL for this purpose. Data were processed in electronic spreadsheets and results were presented in a descriptive and analytical way. The results showed that, in general, the variables presented a better filling in Analysis 2,demonstrating effectiveness in GEOPOL management processes. It was concluded that there was an evolution in documentary filling of clinical records after the implementation of risk management (AU).

Trauma in Primary Teeth at a Specialized Service Center: Retrospective Cohort

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the factors associated with the occurrence of dental trauma in children up to six years of age and describe the results of clinical follow-up and possible sequelae. Material and Methods: A retrospective study was carried out with data collected from the dental records of 96 pediatric patients up to 6 years old with traumatized primary teeth who sought care from the. Pediatric Dental Trauma project of a private university in the city of Rio de Janeiro from July 2014 to July 2017, and who had clinical and radiographic follow-up for up to three months as of their initial visit. Results: 96 children (58.3% boys and 41.7% girls) included who presented 166 traumatized primary teeth. Intrusion was the most observed type of trauma and in 45.8% of cases, the care occurred one-week post trauma. The maxillary central incisors were the most affected teeth (97.6%). The prognosis of the dental elements with more than 3 months of follow-up was considered favorable, and 59.6% of the teeth did not present any clinical or radiological sequelae. Oral hygiene instruction and monitoring were the most common approaches. Conclusion: The prevalence of dental trauma in the present study was high and occurred mainly in domestic settings. The upper central incisors were the teeth that suffered the most injuries. The presence of patients at follow-up visits was an important factor for the positive result in most cases.

Supernumerary Teeth: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study from Palestine

Abstract Objective: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of supernumerary teeth among patients attending the students' dental clinics at the Faculty of Dentistry of the Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine. Material and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study of 1970 digital panoramic radiographs of patients, age ranging between 12 and 50 years. The radiographs and dental records were reviewed for supernumerary teeth. For each patient with supernumerary teeth, were recorded the demographic variables, number, location, eruption status, type, and morphology, the developmental stages. Descriptive statistics were performed and results were tabulated. Results: Supernumerary teeth were detected in 17 subjects (0.86%), of which 13 were males and 4 were females with a male to female ratio of 3.25:1. Of the 17 patients, 64.7% had one supernumerary tooth while the others had two. The majority (78.3%) of the supernumeraries were located in the maxilla. Around 56.5% of the supernumeraries found in this study were located in the premaxilla. Half of the supernumeraries (52.2%) were erupted, and 47.8% were impacted. Mesiodens was the most frequently seen supernumerary teeth followed by distomolars and premolars. Most of the supernumeraries were fully developed, while 21.7% displayed only crown formation. Conclusion: The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in the study sample was found to be 0.86% and the most frequent type was mesiodens. Supplemental morphology was found to be the most common form of supernumerary teeth.

Importância do registro das ausências dentais para a identificação humana: relato de caso / Importance of the registration of dental absences for human identification: case report

Identificar é determinar ou comprovar a identidade de algo, alguém ou de si mesmo, para isso é necessário um conjunto de procedimentos e diligências. O processo de identificação pode ser realizado por diferentes métodos, em casos de cadáveres carbonizados, muitas vezes, o método de escolha para a identificação é o comparativo entre as particularidades odontológicas ante e post mortem. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso de identificação humana de corpo carbonizado através do método de comparação odontológica. No necrotério do Instituto de Perícias Oficiais local, deram entrada três corpos carbonizados envolvidos em sinistro aeronáutico. O perito odontolegista foi solicitado para participar do processo de identificação de umas das vítimas. O procedimento pericial consistiu na elaboração de um odontograma específico para o corpo não identificado (exame post-mortem) e confronto com os documentos assistenciais (prontuário odontológico) apresentados como sendo da vítima envolvida no acidente (exame ante-mortem). Após a uniformização dos dados Ante Mortem e Post Mortem, os odontogramas foram confrontados gerando o resultado positivo para identificação, destacando-se o registro de várias ausências dentais. Frente ao relato do caso, destaca-se a importância da atuação do cirurgião-dentista no contexto pericial, contribuindo significativamente com a efetividade dos exames realizados, com a celeridade dos resultados, oferecendo uma opção de baixo custo e alta eficiência para a identificação de corpos carbonizados, dispensando outros métodos de identificação

To identify is to determine or prove the identity of something, of someone or of oneself; for this, a set of procedures and diligences are necessary. The identification process can be performed by different methods; in cases of charred corpses, the method of choice for identification is often the comparative between dental and post-mortem dental characteristics. The objective of this work is to report a case of human identification of charred body by means of the method of dental comparison. In the morgue of the local Forensic Institute, three carbonized bodies involved in an aeronautical accident were admitted. A forensic dentist was asked to participate in the process of identifying one of the victims. The expert procedure consisted in the elaboration of a specific dental chart for the unidentified body (post-mortem examination) and confrontation with the assistance documents (dental records) presented as being of the victim involved in the accident (ante-mortem examination). After the standardization of Ante- Mortem and Post-Mortem data, the dental charts were confronted, generating the positive result for identification, highlighting the record of several dental absences. In view of the case report, the importance of the dental surgeon's performance in the expert context is of extreme value, contributing significantly to the effectiveness of the exams performed, with the speed of results, offering a low cost and high efficiency option for the identification of bodies rather than other methods of identification

Design, Implementation and Adoption of an Electronic Dental Record Within an Electronic Health Record in the Public Healthcare System of Buenos Aires City.

This paper describes the development and implementation of a Dental Record within an Electronic Health Record in the public Primary Health Care network of Buenos Aires City. In the five months of implementation, the adoption was progressively increasing but with a great deal of variability among the health facilities. Pediatric population was the most common assisted and the most frequent oral health problem was caries.