Análisis radiográfico comparativo de tratamientos endodónticos: su posible aporte en la identificación forense / Comparative radiographic analysis of endodontic treatments: its possible contribution to forensic identification

Introducción: La identificación por cotejo de regis-tros odontológicos representa una metodología científicamente consolidada. La estrategia más co-mún reside en la comparación de odontogramas impresos o digitalizados, aunque se ha cuestionado cierta subjetividad al asentar dicha información. Los recursos imagenológicos constituyen una evidencia más confiable y objetiva, reduciendo el sesgo iden-tificatorio. La obtención de radiografías post mor-tem (PM) reproduciendo en lo posible las técnicas que han generado las imágenes ante mortem (AM) recuperadas, otorga una eficaz modalidad compa-rativa, aumentando su valor probatorio. Materiales y Métodos: Se efectuó la comparación entre radio-grafías panorámicas y periapicales tomadas a 10 pacientes atendidos en un consultorio particular de la ciudad de Quilmes, Provincia de Buenos Aires, don-de se visualizaban tratamientos de endodoncia. Los registros de ambas técnicas de imágenes se realiza-ron sobre los mismos sujetos entre los años 2010 y 2022. Se cotejaron 11 radiografías periapicales y 10 panorámicas, procediéndose a la digitalización de la totalidad de la muestra. Se clasificaron las imágenes de cada persona conforme a la fecha de obtención de las mismas. A las más antiguas se las catalogó con el color verde, representando el material AM, mien-tras que las más recientes se marcaron en color rojo, constituyendo la información PM. Resultados: Teniendo en cuenta los criterios estipulados por la Junta Americana de Odontología Forense (ABFO) se identificaron positivamente 7 casos estudiados, 2 fueron catalogados como identificación posible, en tanto que 1 se clasificó como insuficiente. No se re-gistraron exclusiones. Conclusión: Los tratamientos endodónticos podrían suministrar información pon-derable en procesos de identificación humana en virtud de la escasa probabilidad de sufrir alteracio-nes morfológicas y estructurales por su estratégica localización intradentaria, otorgando posibilidades concretas de establecer la identidad categórica de sujetos desconocidos (AU)

Introduction: Identification by comparison of dental records represents a scientifically consolidated methodology. The most common strategy lies in the comparison of printed or digitised odontograms, although certain subjectivity has been questioned when recording said information. Imaging resources constitute more reliable and objective evidence, reducing identification bias. Obtaining post-mortem (PM) radiographs reproducing the techniques that have generated the recovered ante-mortem (AM) images, provides an effective comparative modality, increasing its evidentiary value. Materials and Methods: A comparison was made between panoramic and periapical radiographs taken to 10 patients treated in a private office in the city of Quilmes, Province of Buenos Aires, where endodontic treatments were visualized. The records of both imaging techniques were carried out on the same subjects between 2010 and 2022. 11 periapical and 10 panoramic radiographs were collected, and the entire sample was digitized. The images of each person were classified according to the date they were obtained. The oldest ones were cataloged with the color green, representing the AM material, while the most recent ones were marked in red, constituting the PM information. Results: Taking into account the criteria stipulated by the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO), 7 cases studied were positively identified, 2 were classified as possible identification, while 1 was classified as insufficient. No exclusions were recorded. Conclusion: Endodontic treatments could provide valuable information in human identification processes due to the low probability of suffering morphological and structural alterations due to their strategic intradental location, providing concrete possibilities of establishing the categorical identity of unknown subjects (AU)

Adopción/Adaptación mediante Comentario para Argentina por intermedio de la Federación Iberopanamericana de Periodoncia (FIPP) de la Guía de Práctica Clínica (GPC) de nivel S3: Tratamiento de la periodontitis en los estadios I ­ III, de la Federación Europea de Periodoncia (EFP), traducida por la Sociedad Española de Periodoncia (SEPA) / Adoption/Adaptation by Comment, for Argentina through the Iberopanamerican Federation of Periodontology (FIPP) of the S3 Level Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Treatment of periodontitis in stages I ­ III, of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), translated by the Spanish Society of Periodontics (SEPA)

La Sociedad Argentina de Periodoncia ha formulado un Comentario, analizando los condicionantes del contexto na- cional, para determinar si las recomendaciones generadas en la Guía de Práctica Clínica de nivel S3 de la Federación Eu- ropea de Periodoncia para el tratamiento de la periodontitis en estadios I-III, podrían ser aplicadas para dar respuesta a la demanda de la población, en lo referido a la salud periodontal (AU)

The Argentine Society of Periodontics has formulated a Commentary, analyzing the determining factors of the nation- al context, to determine if the recommendations generated in the Level S3 Clinical Practice Guideline of the European Fed- eration of Periodontics for the treatment of periodontitis in stages I-III could be applied to respond to the demand of the population, regarding periodontal health (AU)

Suspensión de antirresortivos en osteonecrosis asociada a medicamentos: revisión de la literatura / Suspension of antiresorptive drugs in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws: a review of the literature

La suspensión de antirresortivos en el contexto de cuadros de osteonecrosis asociada a medicamentos (ONAM) es controversial. Aunque la evidencia de ca-lidad al respecto es insuficiente, múltiples socieda-des profesionales y grupos de trabajo han sugerido emplear este recurso. Recientemente la Sociedad Americana de Cirujanos Orales y Maxilofaciales ha puesto en duda sus beneficios. En el presente estudio abordamos esta temática en dos situaciones clínicas diferentes. Por un lado, analizamos la suspensión de los antirresortivos en pacientes asintomáticos an-tes de llevar a cabo procedimientos invasivos en los maxilares para disminuir el riesgo de desarrollo de ONAM. Por otro lado, evaluamos la suspensión de los antirresortivos en pacientes con ONAM establecida para mejorar el pronóstico de la enfermedad (AU)

The suspension of antiresorptive drugs in the context of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is controversial. Despite the lack of quality evidence, several professional associations and working groups have made suggestions in using this resource. Recently the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has questioned its benefits. In the present study we address this issue in two different clinical situations. On the one hand, we analyzed the suspension of antiresorptive agents in asymptomatic patients before carrying out invasive procedures in the jaws to reduce the risk of developing MRONJ. On the other hand, we evaluated the suspension of antiresorptive drugs in patients actually presenting MRONJ to improve the prognosis of the disease (AU)

Pandemia de COVID-19. Uso de equipos de protección personal y ergonomía en odontología / COVID-19 pandemic. Use of personal protective equipment and ergonomics in dentistry

La pandemia de COVID-19 obligó a la odontología a in- corporar nuevos protocolos de atención clínica para evitar la contaminación y la transmisión viral en la cotidianeidad de la práctica profesional. De entre ellos, resulta de particular interés considerar la utilización de equipos de protección per sonal, sobre todo, en prácticas que requieren de tiempos de trabajo prolongados y extrema precisión (AU))

The COVID-19 pandemic forced dentistry to incorpo- rate new clinical care protocols to avoid contamination and viral transmission in daily professional practice. In par- ticular the use of personal protective equipment, especially in practices that require long working times and extreme precision (AU)

Profesionales de odontología y la COVID-19: resultado de una encuesta / Dental professionels and the COVID-19: results from a survey

A partir de una propuesta del Comité de Investigaciones del Ateneo Argentino de Odontología se realizó una encuesta anónima transversal para conocer el estado de los odontólogos en relación con la infección provocada por la covid-19 ya que los afecta de una manera especial debido a las características del virus SARS-CoV-2 y su forma de trasmisión (AU)

From a proposal of the Research Committee of the Argentine Athenaeum of Dentistry, an anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted to know the status of dentists in relation to the infection caused by covid-19 and that particularly affects dentists due to the characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its form of transmission (AU)

Análisis de diferentes protocolos cefalométricos laterales, parte I: protocolo / analysis of different lateral cephalometric protocols, part I: protocol

Esta presentación se centra en la aplicación de la cefalometría en la práctica clínica de la ortodoncia. Su objetivo es relacionar el protocolo utilizado en el Ateneo Argentino de Odontología (AAO) con los cefalogramas laterales diseñados por los Dres. Arne Björk, Joseph Jarabak, James McNamara y Robert Ricketts y proponer las visiones complementarias en la búsqueda de un diagnóstico y un plan de tratamiento de mayor precisión. Para cumplir con este objetivo, el presente trabajo será dividido en dos partes, a saber: "Parte I: Protocolo del AAO" y "Parte II Consideraciones sobre la aplicación de diferentes protocolos cefalométricos laterales en relación al del AAO" (AU)

This paper focuses on the application of cephalometry in the clinical practice of Orthodontics. Its objective is to link the protocol used in the Ateneo Argentino de Odontología (AAO) with the lateral cephalograms designed by Drs. Arne Bjork, Joseph Jarabak, James McNamara and Robert Ricketts and propose complementary visions in the search for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. In order to fulfil this objective, this work will be divided into two parts, namely: Part I: AAO Protocol and Part II Considerations on the application of different lateral cephalometric protocols in relation to that of the AAO (AU)

Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry Educational Framework for the Development of Competency in Dental Programs.

The Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) recently developed a proposal that reflects its evolving understanding of competency-based dental education. The ACFD proposal was developed into an Educational Framework for the Development of Competency in Dental Programs and has been adopted by all ten Canadian dental schools as the basis for their ongoing curriculum development and assessment. This framework identifies five global competencies that provide a big picture of the complex skills, knowledge, and behaviors that dental graduates must demonstrate. Detail for clarification and illustration is provided by more comprehensive "components" of each area that elaborate on the global statement and by a new dimension that assists with assessment: "indicators" of the specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors that can be measured as steps towards developing competence. In the information supporting understanding and assessment of the five key areas are both the existing national competency statements to facilitate the use of the framework by other stakeholders and a parallel set of knowledge, skills, and abilities statements developed by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) as the starting point for updating its examination blueprints. This article outlines the development, structure, and contents of the ACFD Educational Framework in the hope that it can serve as the foundation for a new Canadian national competencies document serving all national stakeholders.

Prevención de osteonecrosis asociada a medicamentos y ensayo clínico multicéntrico, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Buenos Aires / Prevention of drug-related osteonecrosis and multicentric clinical trial, School of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires

La osteonecrosis asociada a medicamentos (ONAM) es un efecto adverso poco frecuente pero potencialmente serio que afecta a pacientes que reciben o recibieron tratamiento con drogas antirresortivas o antiangiogénicas. A partir de una revisión narrativa de la literatura, el presente artículo aporta conceptos básicos e información actualizada acerca de incidencia, factores de riesgo y prevención de ONAM desde la perspectiva de la Práctica Basada en la Evidencia. Además pone en conocimiento a la comunidad profesional de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires acerca de las actividades de investigación clínica llevadas a cabo en este área en la Cátedra de Cirugía y Traumatología Buco-Máxilo-Facial I de nuestra casa de estudios (AU)

Medicine related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a rare but potentially serious side effect experienced by patients receiving treatment with antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs. Through a narrative review of the literature, this paper provides basic concepts and updated data about incidence, risk factors and prevention of MRONJ from the Evidence Based Practice perspective. It also informs the professional community of the School of Dentistry of the University of Buenos Aires about the clinical research activities carried out in this area in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I Department (AU)

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What do dental codes of ethics and conduct suggest about attitudes to raising concerns and self-regulation?

Background The ability of the dental profession to self-regulate and address poor performance or impairment is crucial if practitioners are to demonstrate a public commitment to patient safety. Failure of the profession to actively engage in this activity is likely to call into question trustworthiness and ability to place the interests of patients and the public first.Aim To investigate attitudes towards self-regulation and the raising of concerns as expressed through the ethical codes of different dental professional and regulatory organisations.Method A qualitative review of professional codes of ethics written and published by dental associations and regulatory bodies using thematic analysis to discern common attitudes and perspectives on self-regulation.Results Four main themes were identified; (1) explicit expression of the need to report; (2) warning against frivolous reporting; (3) acceptance of reporting being difficult and; (4) threshold requiring a professional to report. From these themes, common and differing attitudes were then explored.Conclusions This review shows that often codes of ethics and practice do discuss an obligation to self-regulate and raise concerns but that this is accompanied by an anxiety surrounding unsubstantiated or malicious reporting. This gives the collective guidance a defensive tone and message that may be unhelpful in promoting a culture of openness and candour.