Emoji as promising tools for emotional evaluation in orthodontics.

BACKGROUND: Emoji are pictograms frequently used in social networks capable of expressing emotions. These tools can provide insights into people's behavior that could not be obtained with the use of textual communication. Recently, emoji have been introduced to various research fields as successful alternatives to word-based questionnaires for measure emotional responses. The objective of this study was to preliminarily evaluate the discriminating ability and relationship of these tools with different occlusal conditions/malocclusions. METHODS: Online surveys were applied to adult individuals (n = 201; mean age = 27.4 ± 5.7; 37.3% males, 62.7% females). Subjects issued acceptance scores (10-point scale) and expressed their emotional status using a 30-emoji list in relation to nine occlusal conditions: C1-crowding, C2-anterior open bite, C3-interincisal diastema, C4-increased overjet + deep bite (Class II div. 1), C5-anterior crossbite (Class III), C6-ideal occlusion, C7-unilateral posterior crossbite, C8-anterior open bite plus bilateral posterior crossbite plus crowding, and C9-deep bite (Class II div. 2). Cochran's Q and McNemar tests were used to compare the frequencies of choice of emoji between conditions. Correspondence analyses were applied to assess the association between occlusal conditions and emoji. Kendall's correlation coefficient was calculated to evaluate the relationship between mean acceptance scores and frequency counts of each emoji. RESULTS: The frequency of choice between conditions showed a significant difference for 25 of the 30 emoji (P < 0.05), indicating an adequate discriminating ability of these tools. Emoji were grouped predominantly based on their emotional valence (positive/negative) and arousal/activation (high/low). Positive emoji were associated with the most accepted conditions (i.e., C6, C3), while negative emoji with the most rejected ones (i.e., C8, C1, C2). Although only weak, positive correlations between acceptance and positively valenced emoji, and negative correlations between acceptance and negatively valenced emoji were observed (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Emoji have an adequate discriminatory ability and would allow determining emotional profiles in the face of different occlusal conditions. Further research is necessary to consolidate the use of these tools in an instrument that allows measuring emotional responses.

Relationship between smile type and periodontal phenotype: A clinical and tomographic cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the correlation between smile type (ST) and the periodontal phenotype (PP). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Clinical and photographic examinations of 164 participants (48 men and 116 women, mean age 22.9 ± 4.6 years) were performed, including an evaluation of ST (high, average, and low), gingival phenotype (GP) by transparency of the periodontal probe (TRAN), keratinized tissue width (KTW), gingival architecture (GA), tooth shape (TS), and papilla height (PH). A subgroup of 70 participants underwent soft-tissue cone-beam tomographic examinations (ST-CBCT), in which GP, gingival thickness (GT), buccal bone thickness (BBT), and the distances from the gingival margin and cementoenamel junction to the buccal bone crest (GM-BBC and CEJ-BBC) were evaluated. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Student's t-test, and chi-square tests, with the level of significance set at 0.05. RESULTS: High, average, and low STs were found in 31.7%, 56.7%, and 11.6% of the participants, respectively. Sex (p=0.001), GP evaluated using TRAN (p=0.021) and ST-CBCT scans (p=0.009), GA (p<0.001), and TS (p=0.001), were associated with STs. The prevalence of thin GP was: 63% in low, 50% in average, and 38% in high smile types. KTW (p=0.004), PH (p<0.001), GT at different landmarks (p<0.05), CEJ-BBC (p=0.017), and GM-BBC (p=0.001) were significantly different among STs. The highest GT and KTW were found in the high-smile group, average-smile presented the higher CEJ-BBC while GM-BBC and PH, were higher in low-smile group. CONCLUSION: Periodontal phenotype components presented important difference over the smile types. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: A detailed examination of smile types is an essential part of treatment planning, especially when the patient has high esthetic demands. Clinical and tomographic individual analysis of periodontal phenotypes over the smile types may be helpful for a case-by-case approach, and for the development of well-defined treatment protocols.

Effectiveness of CPP-ACP and fluoride products in tooth remineralization.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of the casein phosphopeptide-stabilized amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) in the in situ remineralization of enamel exposed with two different degrees of preformed enamel lesions. METHODS: One hundred and sixty 3 × 3 × 2 mm human enamel slabs were demineralized and divided into two subgroups according to the baseline surface hardness (SH = B1≤150 and B2 >150). During each of four 10-day experimental periods, 10 participants wore intra-oral removable acrylic palatal expanders with four human enamel slabs with preformed lesions (B1 and B2): CO1 and CO2-Control: silica dentifrice without fluoride; MP1 and MP2: MI Paste; MPP1 and MPP2: MI Paste Plus; and FD1 and FD2: Fluoride dentifrice. The Knoop hardness test (50/15s Micromet 2001, Buehler) was performed after demineralization (B1 and B2) and after treatment (T1 and T2). RESULTS: SH was higher in all treatment groups, when compared with the controls, except for CO2 (Mann-Whitney Wilcoxon Test; p < 0.05). The %SH was similar between MPP2 and FD2 and between MPP2 and MP2; however, FD2 and MPP2 products were more effective in microhardness recovery. In B1, all treatment groups were similar. CONCLUSION: MPP and FD are more effective in preventing demineralization in enamel subsurface lesions.

Sexo ou gênero? Entendendo a nomenclatura correta em pesquisa / Sex or gender? Understanding the correct nomenclature use on research

Resumo A terminologia "Sexo" e "Gênero" possui importância na área científica, especificamente, na área da saúde. Ainda se observa o uso incorreto dos termos Sexo e Gênero, até mesmo como sinônimos. Esta revisão sistematizada da literatura tem a finalidade de abordar e discutir o uso dos termos "Sexo" e "Gênero" nas pesquisas científicas na área da saúde. As bases de dados Medline/Pubmed, Google Acadêmico, DOSS/EBSCO, BVS/BBO/LILACS foram consultadas em 2022. A estratégia de busca incluiu os termos MeSH: "Sexo, Sexualidade"; "Gênero, Análise de Gênero, Identidade de Gênero"; "Masculino, Homem"; e "Feminino, Mulher". O critério PECO foi articulado para identificar artigos que definiam os termos "Sexo" e "Gênero". Foram recuperados 933 artigos até 2022, sendo 15 incluídos na síntese qualitativa dos resultados nas áreas de Medicina, Odontologia, Psicologia, Sociologia, Enfermagem e Ciências Econômicas, entre 1993 e 2021. Observou-se uma tendência de utilizar "Sexo" ao contexto ortodoxo exclusivo às características sexuais decorrentes da biologia humana. Enquanto, "Gênero" correspondeu à personificação individual de como o participante da pesquisa gostaria de se declarar ao estudo. O uso do termo "Sexo" está associado à biologia humana (macho ou fêmea), ou seja, relacionado às características sexuais. O termo "Gênero¼ refere-se à autopercepção, ao papel social, comportamento e à identidade da pessoa. Dessa forma, estudos que envolvem caraterísticas biológicas (morfológicas, cronológicas, de crescimento e desenvolvimento físicos) deveriam considerar o "Sexo", enquanto estudos de outra natureza, deveriam considerar o "Gênero".(AU)

Abstract The terms "Sex" and "Gender" are important in the scientific area, specifically in the health area. It is still observed the incorrect use of the terms Sex and Gender, even as synonyms. This systematic literature review aims to address and discuss the use of the terms "Sex" and "Gender" in scientific research in the health area. Medline/Pubmed, Google Scholar, DOSS/EBSCO, BVS/BBO/LILACS databases were consulted in 2022. The search strategy included MeSH terms: "Sex, Sexuality"; "Gender, Gender Analysis, Gender Identity"; "Male, Man"; and "Female, Woman". The PECO criteria was articulated to identify articles that defined the terms "Sex" and "Gender". A total of 933 articles were retrieved in 2022, of which 15 were included in the qualitative synthesis of results in the areas of Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, and Economic Sciences, between 1993 and 2021. There was a tendency to use "Sex" in the orthodox context exclusive to sexual characteristics arising from human biology. Meanwhile, "Gender" corresponded to the individual personification of how the research participant would like to declare himself /herself to the study. The use of the term "Sex" is associated to the human biology (male or female), that is, related to sexual characteristics. The term "Gender" refers to self-perception, social role, behavior, and to the person identity. Thus, studies involving biological factors (morphological, chronological, physical growth and development) should consider Sex, while studies of another nature should consider Gender (AU)

Escolha de attachment para alinhadores "in office" / Choosing attachment for "in office" aligners

Resumo A escolha de attachments é uma das estratégias disponíveis para aumentar a área de pressão do alinhador com o dente, criando maior retenção e gerando vetores de força adicionais na direção do movimento desejado no planejamento virtual com alinhadores "in office" (AIO). Devem ser considerados como importantes elementos auxiliares desta modalidade ortodôntica, gerando maior previsibilidade e segurança ao tratamento ortodôntico. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse artigo é fornecer informações sobre o uso dos attachments mais comumente utilizados para o planejamento virtual de AIO, de acordo com a movimentação dentária. O alinhador recobre toda a superfície dentária, com isso, este dispositivo apresenta uma capacidade única de aplicar forças compressivas em todas as direções. Porém observando sua desvantagem de tensão e deformação do material plástico, constata-se a necessidade de incluir attachments com pré-requisitos distintos e conceitos biomecânicos variados. Foram realizadas simulações ilustrativas no software Archform (San Jose, EUA), de acordo com os tipos de attachments e respectivas características para favorecer o movimento planejado. Pontos cruciais como o formato, tamanho, localização, orientação e anatomia dentária influenciam a eficiência do alinhador, e foram abordados para a respectiva conduta de escolha dos attachments frente aos movimentos variados. Desta forma, para maior assertividade por parte do ortodontista na movimentação dentária que se deseja aplicar, torna-se imprescindível conhecer os tipos de attachment e suas principais indicações clínicas. (AU)

Abstract Choosing attachments is one of the available strategies to increase the pressure area of the aligner with the tooth, creating greater retention and generating additional force vectors in the direction of the desired movement in the virtual planning with "in office" aligners (IOA). They should be considered as important auxiliary elements of this orthodontic modality, obtaining greater predictability and security for the orthodontic treatment. Thus, the aim of this article is to provide information on the use of the most commonly used attachment for virtual IOA planning, according to the desired tooth movement. The aligner covers the entire tooth surface and, with that, this device has a unique ability to apply compressive forces in all directions. However, observing its disadvantage of tension and deformation of the plastic material, it is verified the need to include an attachment with pre-adjustment different requirements and biomechanical concepts. Illustrative simulations were carried out in the Archform software (San Jose, USA), according to the types of attachmentes and their characteristics to favor the planned movement. Crucial points such as format, size, location, orientation, and dental anatomy influence the efficiency of the aligner, and were addressed for the respective conduct of choosing the attachmentes in varied movements. Thus, in order for the orthodontist to be more assertive with the desired tooth movement, it is essential to know the types of attachment and their main clinical indications. (AU)

A reflection on the role of women in Science, Dentistry and Brazilian Orthodontics.

INTRODUCTION: This paper reviews the history of women scientists in the 'Western world', whilst highlighting the persistent socio-structural issues that have led to the hiding and masking of the participation of women in Science. Further, a reflection is made of the situation of Dentistry, specifically in the field of Orthodontics in Brazil. The difference between genders is discussed, with the intention to map the progress of women in management and leadership positions, in both the academic and professional fields. DESCRIPTION: In Brazil, within Dentistry and Orthodontics, despite being in a numerical majority, women are still underrepresented in the area of professional leadership. This is true for Research Groups and Research Productivity; an example being the relatively low authorship of publications in a Brazilian journal of Orthodontics. They are also underrepresented as lead presenters at professional meetings, whilst there are also few female Presidents of professional organizations and associations. CONCLUSION: Despite being in a numerical majority, it is also important that women act in a more co-ordinated and consistent manner to achieve greater representation in these areas. The necessary changes in the structure in order to achieve this are not only of women and for women, but they must also involve the whole of society so that leadership, rights and duties are equally distributed between the genders.

Reasons influencing the preferences of prospective patients and orthodontists for different orthodontic appliances.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reasons influencing the preferences for a certain type of orthodontic appliance over another among prospective patients (PP) and orthodontists. METHODS: A total of 49 PP and 51 orthodontists were asked about their preferences for the following appliances: clear aligners (CA), lingual metallic brackets (LMB), polycrystalline and monocrystalline ceramic brackets, and buccal metallic brackets (BMB). The participants rated the importance of 17 potential reasons that would explain their choices. The reasons that contributed most to these preferences were identified. Non-parametric tests (Fisher's exact, χ2 and Mann-Whitney tests) and multivariate analyses (regression and discriminant analysis) were used to assess the data (α = 0.05). RESULTS: CA and BMB were the most chosen appliances by PP and orthodontists, respectively. LMB was the most rejected option among both groups of participants (p < 0.001). Rates of the importance of pain/discomfort, smile esthetics, finishing details, and feeding/speech impairment showed the highest differences between PP and orthodontists (p < 0.0005). Discriminant analyses showed that individuals who considered treatment time and smile esthetics as more important were more likely to prefer CA, while those who prioritized finishing details and cost were more likely to choose BMB (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Reasons related to comfort and quality of life during use were considered as more important by PP, while those related to the results and clinical performance of the appliances were considered as more relevant by orthodontists.

A reflection on the role of women in Science, Dentistry and Brazilian Orthodontics

ABSTRACT Introduction: This paper reviews the history of women scientists in the 'Western world', whilst highlighting the persistent socio-structural issues that have led to the hiding and masking of the participation of women in Science. Further, a reflection is made of the situation of Dentistry, specifically in the field of Orthodontics in Brazil. The difference between genders is discussed, with the intention to map the progress of women in management and leadership positions, in both the academic and professional fields. Description: In Brazil, within Dentistry and Orthodontics, despite being in a numerical majority, women are still underrepresented in the area of professional leadership. This is true for Research Groups and Research Productivity; an example being the relatively low authorship of publications in a Brazilian journal of Orthodontics. They are also underrepresented as lead presenters at professional meetings, whilst there are also few female Presidents of professional organizations and associations. Conclusion: Despite being in a numerical majority, it is also important that women act in a more co-ordinated and consistent manner to achieve greater representation in these areas. The necessary changes in the structure in order to achieve this are not only of women and for women, but they must also involve the whole of society so that leadership, rights and duties are equally distributed between the genders.

RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo objetivou resgatar a história de mulheres cientistas nos principais períodos históricos do mundo ocidental, para realçar a questão socioestrutural persistente que "invisibiliza" e mascara a participação das mulheres na Ciência. A partir disso, realizou-se uma reflexão sobre a situação da Odontologia, especificamente na área de Ortodontia no Brasil, no que tange à diferença de gêneros, com a finalidade de mapear a atuação das mulheres nos cargos de gestão e liderança nos âmbitos acadêmico e profissional. Descrição: No Brasil, na área de Odontologia e Ortodontia, apesar de serem maioria numérica, as mulheres ainda são minoria na liderança de Grupos de Pesquisa, Produtividade em Pesquisa, na autoria de artigos em um periódico nacional da área de Ortodontia, palestrantes de congressos e na presidência de Associações de Classe. Conclusão: Apesar de apresentar maioria numérica, é importante que as mulheres atuem de maneira mais consistente. As mudanças necessárias na estrutura não são apenas da mulher e para a mulher, mas devem envolver toda a sociedade para que direitos e deveres sejam distribuídos de forma igualitária entre os sexos.

Como realizar a análise tridimensional das vias aéreas superiores em pacientes ortodônticos? / How to perform a three-dimensional analysis of the upper airways in orthodontic patients?

Resumo As vias aéreas superiores (VAS) são influenciadas pelo crescimento e desenvolvimento do complexo craniofacial e posição espacial dos ossos maxilares durante o tratamento ortodôntico pode estreitar ou aumentar a dimensão dos espaços faríngeos. A análise tridimensional do volume e área axial mínima dos respectivos sub-espaços é benéfica para o planejamento do caso, pois permite identificar possíveis barreiras físicas que comprometem a passagem de ar e o fluxo respiratório, além de ser um método auxiliar de diagnóstico para desordens relacionadas a essa função. A solicitação de tomografias computadorizadas de feixe cônico (TCFC) é necessária para a correta avaliação digital, com os devidos protocolos de aquisição e reconstrução dos exames de imagem, calibração da metodologia e padronização de análise das mesmas. O objetivo deste trabalho é desmitificar o passo a passo específico dessa análise no software Dolphin Imaging® e descrever os fatores técnicos e anatômicos para delimitação dos espaços correspondentes às VAS. Para ilustrar o protocolo foram utilizadas TCFC de paciente com má oclusão de Angle Classe II, 1a divisão antes da instalação (T1) de propulsor mandibular (aparelho fixo cimentado de Herbst com ancoragem dentária) e após 12 meses de tratamento (T2). A partir da mensuração dos espaços correspondentes às VAS, comparando os dois tempos de tratamento, foi possível analisar as alterações do espaço faríngeo após o uso de propulsor mandibular e evidenciar a importância da avaliação tridimensional da dimensão aérea para um planejamento ortodôntico individualizado. (AU)

Abstract The upper airways (UA) are influenced by the growth and development of the craniofacial complex and any alteration in the maxillary bones during orthodontic treatment can narrow or increase the size of the pharyngeal spaces. The three-dimensional analysis of the volume and the minimum axial area of the respective sub-spaces is beneficial for case planning as it allows the identification of possible physical barriers that compromise the air passage and the respiratory flow, besides being an auxiliary diagnostic method for disorders related to this function. The request for cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is necessary for the correct digital evaluation with the appropriate protocols for the acquisition and reconstruction of the image exams, calibration of the methodology, and standardization of their analysis. The objective of this work is to demystify the specific step-by-step analysis in the Dolphin Imaging® software and to describe the technical and anatomical factors for delimiting the spaces corresponding to the UA. To illustrate this protocol, CBCT of a patient with Angle Class II malocclusion, first division were analyzed before the installation (T1) of a mandibular thruster (fixed cemented Herbst appliance with dental anchorage) and after 12 months of treatment (T2). From the measurement of the spaces corresponding to VAS, comparing the two treatment times, it was possible to analyze the changes in the pharyngeal space after the use of mandibular thruster and to highlight the importance of the three-dimensional assessment of the air dimension for individualized orthodontic planning. (AU)

Effect of CPP-ACP on remineralization of artificial caries-like lesion: an in situ study.

The purpose of this double-blind, randomized, crossover in situ study is to compare remineralization of preformed enamel lesions by casein phosphopeptide-stabilized amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and fluoride dentifrice products. During each of four 10-day experimental legs, 10 participants wore intraoral removable palatal acrylic appliances with four human enamel slabs with preformed lesions. A 0.03-mL treatment paste was dripped extraorally onto the enamel blocks once a day for 3 min. The four randomly allocated treatments were as follows: CO- Control: silica dentifrice without fluoride; MP: MI Paste; MPP: MI Paste Plus and FD: Fluoride dentifrice - 1100 ppm F as NaF). Knoop surface hardness (SH) test was performed in three stages (T0 - sound enamel, T1 - after preformed lesion, and T2 - after treatment) and the cross-sectional hardness (CSH) test was performed after treatment using a 50-gram Knoop load for 15 s. Knoop hardness number (KHN) was similar between treatments. %SHr was significantly higher in the MP, FD, and MPP when compared to CO group (Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, p < 0.05). Harder enamel was found in MP (75 µm) and FD groups at 75 to 175 µm. Treatment with DF, MP, and MPP promoted an increase of 20.27%, 19.24%, and 14.71%, respectively, in Integral Hardness Change (ΔIHC) when compared to CO (p<0.05). Remineralizing agents (MP, MPP, and DF) were able to inhibit demineralization of human enamel subjected to high cariogenic challenge in situ. DF had the greatest preventive potential against the progression of carious lesions.

Effect of CPP-ACP on remineralization of artificial caries-like lesion: an in situ study

Abstract The purpose of this double-blind, randomized, crossover in situ study is to compare remineralization of preformed enamel lesions by casein phosphopeptide-stabilized amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and fluoride dentifrice products. During each of four 10-day experimental legs, 10 participants wore intraoral removable palatal acrylic appliances with four human enamel slabs with preformed lesions. A 0.03-mL treatment paste was dripped extraorally onto the enamel blocks once a day for 3 min. The four randomly allocated treatments were as follows: CO- Control: silica dentifrice without fluoride; MP: MI Paste; MPP: MI Paste Plus and FD: Fluoride dentifrice - 1100 ppm F as NaF). Knoop surface hardness (SH) test was performed in three stages (T0 - sound enamel, T1 - after preformed lesion, and T2 - after treatment) and the cross-sectional hardness (CSH) test was performed after treatment using a 50-gram Knoop load for 15 s. Knoop hardness number (KHN) was similar between treatments. %SHr was significantly higher in the MP, FD, and MPP when compared to CO group (Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests, p < 0.05). Harder enamel was found in MP (75 μm) and FD groups at 75 to 175 μm. Treatment with DF, MP, and MPP promoted an increase of 20.27%, 19.24%, and 14.71%, respectively, in Integral Hardness Change (ΔIHC) when compared to CO (p<0.05). Remineralizing agents (MP, MPP, and DF) were able to inhibit demineralization of human enamel subjected to high cariogenic challenge in situ. DF had the greatest preventive potential against the progression of carious lesions.

Recurso online na disciplina de ortodontia: criação de plataforma de ensino / Online resource in the discipline of Orthodontics: creation of a teaching Platform

Os objetivos da presente pesquisa foram: analisar o processo de aprendizagem e elaborar nova proposta de ensino para complementar a Disciplina de Ortodontia no Curso de Graduação em Fonoaudiologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Para isso, foram criados dois formulários, disponibilizados na plataforma Survey Monkey®. O primeiro formulário foi enviado para os ex-alunos de graduação em Fonoaudiologia da UFRJ para avaliar qual a percepção dos mesmos sobre a Disciplina de Ortodontia, com os seguintes tópicos: compreensão do conteúdo abordado em sala de aula, utilização do conhecimento adquirido, dificuldade no aprendizado e possíveis sugestões através de uma escala de 1 a 10 para qualificar a Disciplina. O segundo formulário foi enviado para graduandos em Odontologia e Fonoaudiologia de outras instituições educativas e Fonoaudiólogos para avaliar suas preferências acerca do uso de diferentes ferramentas de ensino online, com os seguintes assuntos: frequência do uso de computador para estudar e uso prévio de cursos em sites e plataforma de ensino online. A seguir, foi desenvolvida a plataforma online no site Udemy® com as sugestões obtidas nos formulários. Para testar a efetividade da mesma, foi aplicada prova presencial após a divisão aleatória em dois grupos de alunos inscritos na Disciplina de Ortodontia do ano de 2019: (A) alunos sem acesso e (B) com acesso à plataforma. Todas as análises foram realizadas usando testes bicaudais e nível de significância de 5% no programa SPSS v21 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, EUA). As qualificações emitidas pelos grupos foram comparadas usando o teste de Mann-Whitney. Foi calculado o odds ratio e o correspondente intervalo de confiança à 95% para determinar qual era a chance de os participantes emitirem qualificações maiores (>5 pontos) ou menores (≤5 pontos). O teste exato de Fisher foi utilizado para avaliar a associação do grau de compreensão da Disciplina com o uso/aplicação do conhecimento obtido e com a dificuldade no aprendizado relatada. Os testes Chi-Quadrado e exato de Fisher foram utilizados para avaliar diferenças na frequência de uso do computador, e utilização prévia de cursos em sites e plataforma de ensino online, segundo a formação acadêmica dos participantes e o tipo de instituição educativa (pública ou privada). As médias das qualificações dos grupos A e B foram comparadas usando o Teste t. No primeiro formulário, foram coletadas 105 respostas. Os ex-alunos que perceberam dificuldade e menor compreensão apresentaram chances quatro e três vezes maiores, respectivamente, de emitir pontuações menores sobre a Disciplina (p<0.05). A qualificação média foi de 6.99 ± 1.74. A maior dificuldade comentada foi "a falta de conexão entre professor e aluno" (49,5%). No segundo formulário, foram obtidas 533 respostas, sendo a opção de vídeos educativos a mais escolhida. No ano de 2019, 88 alunos foram recrutados para testar a plataforma, o grupo B teve média maior (6,45) em relação ao grupo A (5,44). Ao final da pesquisa, foi possível afirmar que o uso da tecnologia, através da aplicação de formulários online e incorporação de plataforma, foi efetiva como método potencializador do processo de aprendizagem. Isto pode proporcionar a redução nas dificuldades encontradas no ensino da Ortodontia para Fonoaudiólogos ou graduandos desta área e aprimorar a formação destes profissionais por meio de recursos online. (AU)

The objectives of this research were: analyze the learning process and develop a new additional teaching proposal for teaching in Orthodontics course of Speech Therapy for undergraduate students of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). For those purpose, two online forms (Survey Monkey®) were applied. The first form was sent to UFRJ ex-students to discover their perception of the course, with the following topics: understanding the content covered in the classroom, using the knowledge acquired, learning difficulties and possible suggestions. A scale from 1 to 10 was used to qualify the course. The second form was sent to graduates and undergraduates of Speech Therapy and Dentistry from other educational institutions to evaluate their preferences regarding the use of different online teaching tools, with the following subjects: frequency of using a computer to study, previous use of courses on websites and online teaching platform. Then, the online platform was developed on the Udemy® website with the suggestions of the forms. To test its effectiveness, a face-to-face test was applied after the random division into two groups of students enrolled in the Orthodontics course in the year of 2019: (A) students without access and (B) with access to the platform. All analyzes were performed using two-tailed tests and a 5% significance level in the SPSS v21 program (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). The qualifications issued by the groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney test. The odds ratio and the corresponding 95% confidence interval were calculated to determine what was the chance of the participants issuing higher (> 5 points) or lower (≤5 points) qualifications. Fisher's exact test was used to assess the association between the degree of understanding of the course and the use/application of the knowledge achieved and the reported learning difficulties. Chi-Square and Fisher's exact tests were used to evaluate differences in the frequency of computer use, and previous use of courses on websites and online teaching platform, according to the academic background of the participants and their previous educational institution (public or private). The qualification averages of groups A and B were compared using the t test. In the first form, 105 responses were collected. Those who perceived difficulty and lower understanding were four and three times more likely, respectively, to issue lower scores on the course (p <0.05). The average qualification was 6.99 ± 1.74. The biggest difficulty mentioned was "the lack of connection between teacher and student" (49.5%). In the second form, 533 responses were obtained, with the educational videos option being the most chosen. Eighty-eight students enrolled in the Orthodontics course were recruited in 2019, group B had a higher average (6.45) compared to group A (5.44). At the end of the research, it was possible to consider that the use of technology, through the application of online forms and the incorporation of a platform, was effective as a method to enhance the learning process. This can provide a reduction in the difficulties encountered in teaching Orthodontics to Speech Therapists or undergraduate students in this area and improve the training of these professionals through online resources.(AU)