Clase metodológica instructiva de la asignatura Sistema Masticatorio, orientada a la relación básico-clínica / Instructive methodological class of the Masticatory System subject, oriented towards the basic-clinical relationship

RESUMEN La preparación del personal docente en las universidades exige un alto nivel científico y de maestría pedagógica. Todo esto requiere un esmerado trabajo metodológico que garantice una planificación organización, regulación y control del proceso docente educativo. Para esto se diseñó una clase metodológica instructiva sobre mucosa oral, de la asignatura Sistema Masticatorio, en la disciplina Histología, con el objetivo de instruir al profesor en la utilización de la vinculación básico-clínica. Se indicó a los profesores cómo relacionar el contenido de la clase con la clínica, desde el punto de vista de las lesiones precancerosas y sus factores de riesgo. Se logró la instrucción de los docentes en la utilización del contenido de las asignaturas y disciplinas de las Ciencias Básicas con la relación básico-clínica, y así se contribuyó a ampliar el espectro científico metodológico de los docentes en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas (AU).

ABSTRACT Training the teaching staff in the universities demands a high scientific level and pedagogical expertise. All of these requires a careful methodological work guaranteeing the teaching-learning process planning, organization, regulation and control. For that the authors designed an instructive methodological lesson aimed to train the teaching staff in the use of the basic-clinical link during a lesson of the subject Masticatory System about Oral Mucosa, in the subject Histology. They indicate to professors how to relate the lesson content to clinic from the point of view of pre-cancer lesions and its risk factors. Training the teaching staff in the use of subjects and disciplines of the Basic Sciences with the basic-clinical relation, the authors contribute to widening the scientific methodological spectrum of the teaching staff of the Matanzas University of Medical Sciences (AU).

Anatomical and physiological considerations in the 'hip rotators test' related to the stomatognathic system: a brief commentary / Consideraciones anatomofisiológicas en el "test de rotadores de cadera" relacionado con el sistema estomatognático: un breve comentario

Manual tests in clinical investigation must be supported by anatomical and physiological findings in order to obtain an objective information. The application of different mandibular positions in children obtains a variation in the 'hip rotators test' (p < 0.001). The possible relationships behind the muscle tone of the external rotators of the hips and the stomatognathic system are exposed, with special attention on the fascial tissue and its morphological characteristics. Despite these anatomical and physiological connections, there is no further evidence of a strong cause-effect relationship in this test.

Las pruebas manuales en la investigación clínica deben estar respaldadas por hallazgos anatómicos y fisiológicos para obtener una información objetiva. La aplicación de diferentes posiciones mandibulares en niños muestra una variación en la "prueba de rotadores de cadera" (p <0,001). Se exponen las posibles relaciones del tono muscular de los rotadores externos de las caderas y el sistema estomatognático, con especial atención en el tejido fascial y sus características morfológicas. A pesar de estas conexiones anatomofisiológicas, no existe una evidencia mayor de una relación importante causa-efecto en esta prueba.

Determinación del área en diferentes sitios utilizados para colocación de mini implantes en la cresta infracigomática / Determination of the area in different sites used for the placement of mini-implants in the infrazygomatic crest

RESUMEN Introducción: estudios recientes indican que la cresta infracigomática es un sitio favorable para la colocación de mini implantes, sin embargo es importante conocer sus dimensiones anatómicas para colocarlos en una posición segura y lograr buena estabilidad. Objetivo: determinar el área, en diferentes zonas de la cresta infracigomática, que son utilizadas para la colocación de miniimplantes. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal de 60 casos, con previo tratamiento de Ortodoncia y que reunieron los criterios de inclusión. Se utilizaron archivos radiográficos y de tomografías con tecnología cone-beam. Se realizó la estadística descriptiva y pruebas ANOVA, t de Student y método de comparación de Tukey para relacionar las variables. Resultados: la zona de mayor área de hueso se encontró a nivel de la cúspide mesiovestibular del segundo molar (30.2+12.1mm2). La clase esqueletal II presentó mayor área (33.6+11.2mm2). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas al relacionar las variables área y zona, así como área y clase esqueletal, pero no hubo significancia estadística al relacionar el área con el sexo. Conclusiones. a nivel de la segunda molar superior es la referencia ideal para la colocación de mini implantes, en la cresta infracigomática, ya que esta tiene mayor área. Los casos Clase II presentan también un área mayor. El sexo no fue determinante (AU).

ABSTRACT Introduction: recent studies indicate that the infrazygomatic crest is a favorable site for the placement of miniscrew (mini implante), however it is important to know its anatomical dimensions to place them in a secure position and to obtain good stability. Objective: to determine the area in different sites of the infrazygomatic crest that is used for the placement of mini-implants. Materials and methods: descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study of 60 cases, with previous orthodontic treatment, that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Radiographic and tomographic files with cone-beam technology were used. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA and t-Student tests, and Tukey's comparison method were used to relate the variables. Results: The zone with the largest area was found at the level of the second molar in the mesiovestibular cusp (30.2 + 12.1 mm2). Skeletal class II showed the largest area (33.6 + 11.2mm2). Statistically significant differences were found when relating the area and site variables as well as area and skeletal class, but there was no statistical significance in relating the area to sex. Conclusions: the level of the upper second molar is the ideal reference for the placement of mini-implants in the infrazygomatic crest since it has a larger area. Class II cases also have a larger area. Sex was not determinant (AU).

Determinación del área en diferentes sitios utilizados para colocación de mini implantes en la cresta infracigomática / Determination of the area in different sites used for the placement of mini-implants in the infrazygomatic crest

RESUMEN Introducción: estudios recientes indican que la cresta infracigomática es un sitio favorable para la colocación de mini implantes, sin embargo es importante conocer sus dimensiones anatómicas para colocarlos en una posición segura y lograr buena estabilidad. Objetivo: determinar el área, en diferentes zonas de la cresta infracigomática, que son utilizadas para la colocación de miniimplantes. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal de 60 casos, con previo tratamiento de Ortodoncia y que reunieron los criterios de inclusión. Se utilizaron archivos radiográficos y de tomografías con tecnología cone-beam. Se realizó la estadística descriptiva y pruebas ANOVA, t de Student y método de comparación de Tukey para relacionar las variables. Resultados: la zona de mayor área de hueso se encontró a nivel de la cúspide mesiovestibular del segundo molar (30.2+12.1mm2). La clase esqueletal II presentó mayor área (33.6+11.2mm2). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas al relacionar las variables área y zona, así como área y clase esqueletal, pero no hubo significancia estadística al relacionar el área con el sexo. Conclusiones. a nivel de la segunda molar superior es la referencia ideal para la colocación de mini implantes, en la cresta infracigomática, ya que esta tiene mayor área. Los casos Clase II presentan también un área mayor. El sexo no fue determinante (AU).

ABSTRACT Introduction: recent studies indicate that the infrazygomatic crest is a favorable site for the placement of miniscrew (mini implante), however it is important to know its anatomical dimensions to place them in a secure position and to obtain good stability. Objective: to determine the area in different sites of the infrazygomatic crest that is used for the placement of mini-implants. Materials and methods: descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study of 60 cases, with previous orthodontic treatment, that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Radiographic and tomographic files with cone-beam technology were used. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA and t-Student tests, and Tukey's comparison method were used to relate the variables. Results: The zone with the largest area was found at the level of the second molar in the mesiovestibular cusp (30.2 + 12.1 mm2). Skeletal class II showed the largest area (33.6 + 11.2mm2). Statistically significant differences were found when relating the area and site variables as well as area and skeletal class, but there was no statistical significance in relating the area to sex. Conclusions: the level of the upper second molar is the ideal reference for the placement of mini-implants in the infrazygomatic crest since it has a larger area. Class II cases also have a larger area. Sex was not determinant (AU).

Is the buccal compartment a masticatory space extension or an anatomic space in itself? Evidence based on medical images and human cadaver dissection.

OBJECTIVES: According to some authors, the buccal space is incompletely closed with no real anatomical separation from the masticator space, and also has no fascial limit toward the cranial and caudal regions. However, several other authors consider this anatomic area to be a separated space. The goal of this study was to provide a detailed description of the normal anatomy using medical images and human cadaveric head material dissection of this facial anatomic region, to precisely clarify its condition as an extension of the masticator space or an independent space. METHODS: The buccomasseteric area in 25 male and female patients aged 14-68 years, who were referred for various head and neck disorders that did not compromise the masticatory and buccal area, was analyzed by magnetic resonance imaging on the axial and coronal planes. The region was further examined by dissection of the buccomasseteric area in four heads of fresh adult male and female human cadavers aged 30-65 years. RESULTS: The findings demonstrated that the buccal compartment should be considered part of the masticator space, rather than a space in itself. This was mainly because a corridor was positioned medially to the tendon of the masseter muscle that communicated the infratemporal region of the masticator space with the buccal region, with no fascial barrier at this level that could separate it from the masticator space. CONCLUSIONS: The present study suggests that the buccal compartment is part of the masticator space, rather than a space in itself.

Multimedia educativa sobre el sistema masticatorio para estudiantes de la carrera de Estomatología / Educational multimedia on the masticatory system for students of the Stomatology career

Introducción: las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones constituyen hoy uno de los recursos más importantes de la sociedad, trayendo como consecuencia una explosión exponencial en la transmisión e intercambio de datos, información y conocimientos. La educación médica no está exenta de ello. Objetivo: elaborar una multimedia educativa para proporcionar a los estudiantes de segundo año de la carrera de Estomatología el aprendizaje de los contenidos sobre la asignatura Sistema Masticatorio, perteneciente a la disciplina de Morfofisiología. Método: se elaboró una multimedia mediante las herramientas Mediator v9.0, Adobe Photoshop v8.0 y el Pinnacle Studio v14.0. Se revisaron las bibliografías más actualizadas del tema tanto en bases de datos nacionales como internacionales. Resultados: el producto cuenta con una página principal de la cual se puede acceder al resto de las páginas que componen la multimedia, a través de los distintos hipervínculos preestablecidos. Posee videos y galerías de imágenes. Se ofrecen materiales de apoyo a la docencia. Conclusiones: el producto informático obtenido fue pertinente y puede ser eficaz su aplicación para generar aprendizajes con respecto al tema que aborda(AU)

Introduction: information and communication technologies are today one of the most important resources of society, resulting in an exponential explosion in the transmission and exchange of data, information and knowledge. Medical education is not exempt from it. Objective: develop an educational multimedia to provide second-year students of the Stomatology career in the learning of the contents on the subject: Masticatory System belonging to the discipline of Morphophysiology. Method: a multimedia was developed using the tools Mediator v9.0, Adobe Photoshop v8.0 and Pinnacle Studio v14.0. The up- date bibliographies of the subject were reviewed in both national and international databases. Results: the product has a main page from which you can access the rest of the pages that make up the multimedia, through the different pre-established hyperlinks. It has videos and image galleries. Teaching support materials are offered. Conclusions: the computer product obtained was relevant and its application can be effective to generate learning with respect to the subject it addresses(AU)

Anatomical and histological characteristics of teeth in agouti (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831) / Características anatômicas e histológicas dos dentes na cutia (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831)

The agouti species Dasyprocta prymnolopha (D. prymnolopha) is a medium-sized rodent, diurnal, and characteristic of northeastern Brazil, south of the Amazon. Several studies have been made on these rodents. However, there is a lack of analysis of masticatory system, in particular morphology of the teeth. Thus, this research seeks to describe anatomical and histological aspects of the agouti teeth. For this purpose, we used adult agouti, in which measurements and descriptions of teeth and dental tissues were made. It was observed that the dental arch of D. prymnolopha comprises of twenty teeth, evenly distributed in the upper and lower arch, being inferior teeth larger than their corresponding higher. The incisors are larger, and between the posterior premolars and molars, there is a gradual increase in length in the anterior-posterior arch. In microscopic examination, a prismatic appearance was observed consisting of enamel prisms arranged in different directions, behind the enamel and dentin with standard tubular dentinal tubules with variable diameter and far between, also showing a sinuous path from the inner portion to the junction with more superficial enamel. Morphological analysis of dental tissues showed that an enamel with structural organization adapted to the act of chewing and high impact dentin compatible with standard tubular function resilience and mechanical damping of masticatory forces, as found in larger animals, confirming the understanding of eating habits that define much of its ecological functions within the ecosystem they inhabit.(AU)

A cutia espécie Dasyprocta prymnolopha (D. prymnolopha) é um roedor de tamanho médio, diurno e característico do Nordeste do Brasil, sul da Amazônia. Vários estudos têm sido feitos sobre estes roedores. No entanto, há uma carência de estudos do sistema estomatognático, em particular, a morfologia dos dentes. Assim, esta pesquisa procura descrever aspectos anatômicos e histológicos dos dentes cutia. Para isto, nós utilizamos cutias adultas, em que as mensurações e as descrições dos dentes e dos tecidos dentais foram feitas. Observou-se que a arcada dentária de D. prymnolopha é composta por vinte dentes, distribuídas uniformemente no arco superior e inferior, sendo os dentes inferiores, maiores do que os seus correspondentes superiores. Os incisivos são maiores, e entre os pré-molares e molares posteriores, existe um aumento gradual no comprimento do arco anterior-posterior. No exame microscópico, uma forma prismática foi observada o que consiste de prismas de esmalte dispostos em diferentes direções, atrás do esmalte e dentina com túbulos dentinários com padrão tubular de diâmetro variável e distantes entre si, mostrando também um caminho sinuoso a partir da parte interna da junção com o esmalte mais superficial. A análise morfológica dos tecidos dentários mostrou um esmalte com a organização estrutural adaptada para o ato de mastigar e dentina de alto impacto compatível com a função do padrão tubular de resiliência e amortecimento mecânico de forças mastigatórias, como encontrado em animais maiores, confirmando o entendimento de hábitos alimentares que definem muito das suas funções ecológicas dentro do ecossistema em que vivem.(AU)

Anatomical and histological characteristics of teeth in agouti (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831) / Características anatômicas e histológicas dos dentes na cutia (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831)

The agouti species Dasyprocta prymnolopha (D. prymnolopha) is a medium-sized rodent, diurnal, and characteristic of northeastern Brazil, south of the Amazon. Several studies have been made on these rodents. However, there is a lack of analysis of masticatory system, in particular morphology of the teeth. Thus, this research seeks to describe anatomical and histological aspects of the agouti teeth. For this purpose, we used adult agouti, in which measurements and descriptions of teeth and dental tissues were made. It was observed that the dental arch of D. prymnolopha comprises of twenty teeth, evenly distributed in the upper and lower arch, being inferior teeth larger than their corresponding higher. The incisors are larger, and between the posterior premolars and molars, there is a gradual increase in length in the anterior-posterior arch. In microscopic examination, a prismatic appearance was observed consisting of enamel prisms arranged in different directions, behind the enamel and dentin with standard tubular dentinal tubules with variable diameter and far between, also showing a sinuous path from the inner portion to the junction with more superficial enamel. Morphological analysis of dental tissues showed that an enamel with structural organization adapted to the act of chewing and high impact dentin compatible with standard tubular function resilience and mechanical damping of masticatory forces, as found in larger animals, confirming the understanding of eating habits that define much of its ecological functions within the ecosystem they inhabit.

A cutia espécie Dasyprocta prymnolopha (D. prymnolopha) é um roedor de tamanho médio, diurno e característico do Nordeste do Brasil, sul da Amazônia. Vários estudos têm sido feitos sobre estes roedores. No entanto, há uma carência de estudos do sistema estomatognático, em particular, a morfologia dos dentes. Assim, esta pesquisa procura descrever aspectos anatômicos e histológicos dos dentes cutia. Para isto, nós utilizamos cutias adultas, em que as mensurações e as descrições dos dentes e dos tecidos dentais foram feitas. Observou-se que a arcada dentária de D. prymnolopha é composta por vinte dentes, distribuídas uniformemente no arco superior e inferior, sendo os dentes inferiores, maiores do que os seus correspondentes superiores. Os incisivos são maiores, e entre os pré-molares e molares posteriores, existe um aumento gradual no comprimento do arco anterior-posterior. No exame microscópico, uma forma prismática foi observada o que consiste de prismas de esmalte dispostos em diferentes direções, atrás do esmalte e dentina com túbulos dentinários com padrão tubular de diâmetro variável e distantes entre si, mostrando também um caminho sinuoso a partir da parte interna da junção com o esmalte mais superficial. A análise morfológica dos tecidos dentários mostrou um esmalte com a organização estrutural adaptada para o ato de mastigar e dentina de alto impacto compatível com a função do padrão tubular de resiliência e amortecimento mecânico de forças mastigatórias, como encontrado em animais maiores, confirmando o entendimento de hábitos alimentares que definem muito das suas funções ecológicas dentro do ecossistema em que vivem.