Evaluation of the attractiveness of lips with different volumes after filling with hyaluronic acid.

To compare the attractiveness of lips with different volumes after filling in the view of laypersons, dentists, and specialists. The sample comprised close-up frontal and lateral photographs of the lips of 16 women who underwent lip filling procedure with hyaluronic acid and was divided into 2 groups. Group 1: eight women with thinner lips at pretreatment. Group 2: eight female patients with thicker lips at pretreatment. Photographs from before and 10 days after lip filling were used to assess attractiveness randomly displayed in a Google Forms questionnaire and then sent via a messaging app to the evaluators. The evaluators' groups were general dentists, dentists with degrees in facial aesthetics, and laypersons. The attractiveness was evaluated with scores from 0 to 10 (0: least attractive and 10 the greatest). T-tests were used for the statistical comparisons. The group with thinner lips showed significantly improved attractiveness after filling. The group with thicker lips showed a worsening attractiveness after filling. The group with thicker lips had significantly higher attractiveness scores than those with thinner lips. There was no significant difference in the preference between men and women. The group of laypersons was more rigorous, giving significantly lower lip attractiveness scores. Thinner lips showed a significant improvement in attractiveness after filling. Thicker lips showed a worsening of the attractiveness score after filling. Before and after filling, thicker lips had significantly higher attractiveness scores than thinner lips.Clinical relevance: The amount of fillers applied to each patient must be individually evaluated.

A pandemia e a reformulação de um projeto de extensão sobre educação em saúde bucal: relato de um ano de experiência com mídias sociais / The pandemic and the reformulation of an extension project about oral health education: report of a year of experience with social media

O objetivo deste artigo é relatar a experiência de um ano, do projeto de extensão Sorriso Saudável Futuro Brilhante, do Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá, cujas atividades, antes puramente presenciais, em decorrência da pandemia, foram adaptadas à forma remota. Para evitar a interrupção das atividades de educação e promoção de saúde junto à comunidade e também manter os participantes motivados, foram utilizados os meios eletrônicos. A equipe, composta por 16 acadêmicos coordenados por um docente, dividiu-se em 4 grupos (G1: produção de material digital informativo; G2: arrecadação e repasse de doações para ações externas; G3:gerenciamento da rede social e divulgação das atividades; G4: produção de conteúdo científico). As ações e o conteúdo eram publicados na página do Instagram. Também foram organizados dois eventos dirigidos à comunidade odontológica. A comunicação professor/aluno ficou mais fácil com a criação do grupo de WhatsApp, e o perfil no Instagramalcançou mais de 900 seguidores em um ano, rompendo fronteiras para a divulgação dos conteúdos. Os eventos foram realizados de forma gratuita, online, com palestrantes nacionais e internacionais e participantes de diversos estados brasileiros, obtendo forte repercussão no âmbito acadêmico. Conclui-se que, embora as atividades remotas não substituam as presenciais, o novo formato do projeto se mostrou inovador, dinâmico e proveitoso para todos os envolvidos, além de apresentar baixo custo e grande potencial de abrangência, podendo funcionar de forma independente ou ainda somar-se às atividades presenciais do projeto, em ações futuras, quando a pandemia chegar ao fim (AU).

The objective of this article is reportthe one-year experience of the Sorriso Saudável Futuro Brilhante extension project, from the Department of Dentistry of the State University of Maringá, whose activities, previously purely face-to-face, as a result of the pandemic, were adapted to the remote form. In order to avoid the interruption of education and health promotion activities in the community and also to keep the participants motivated, electronic means were used. The team, composed of 16 academics coordinated by a professor, was divided into 4 groups (G1: production of informative digital material; G2: collection and transfer of donations for external actions; G3: social network management and dissemination of activities; G4: production of scientific content). Actions and content were posted on the Instagram page. Two events aimed at the dental community were also organized. Teacher/student communication became easier with the creation of the WhatsApp group, and the Instagram profilereached more than 900 followers in one year, breaking boundaries for the dissemination of content. The events were held free of charge, online, with national and international speakers and participants from several Brazilian states, with strong repercussions in the academic sphere. It is concluded that, althoughremote activities do not replace face-to-face activities, the new project format proved to be innovative, dynamic and beneficial for all involved, in addition to presenting low cost and great potential for coverage, being able to work independently or even add to face-to-face project activities, in future actions, when the pandemic comes to an end (AU).

Observational study of adverse reactions related to articaine and lidocaine.

PURPOSE: This study determined the frequency of adverse reactions related to the administration of local dental anesthesia with 4% articaine compared with 2% lidocaine, both associated with epinephrine 1:100,000. The null hypothesis was that there is no difference between the administrations of both dental local anesthesia. METHODS: From a total of 727 patients in an emergency service, 338 and 389 patients were subjected to local anesthesia with lidocaine and articaine, respectively. A questionnaire was completed for each patient that contained patient data, the local anesthesia applied, and any reactions. RESULTS: The overall frequency of adverse reactions was 3.71%, with sweating and pallor being the most frequently observed. There was an association between adverse reactions and the use of daily medication by patients anesthetized with articaine (p = 0.0266). In contrast, in patients anesthetized with lidocaine, there was an association among the duration of the procedure (p = 0.0423), the type of procedure (p = 0.0146), and first anesthesia exposure (p = 0.0448). CONCLUSIONS: The low frequency of adverse reactions with use of articaine and lidocaine led to the conclusion that both solutions are safe for use in dentistry.

Comparative evaluation of anesthetic efficacy of 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL of articaine in irreversible pulpitis of the mandibular molar: A randomized clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of two volumes of articaine in conventional inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) of mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis, and in cases of anesthetic failure, its complementation with periodontal ligament injection (PDL). METHODS: Ninety patients with irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars received conventional IANB with 1.8 mL or 3.6 mL of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. In cases of IANB failure, the same volumes were administered in the PDL. Presence of pulpal anesthesia and absence/presence of pain during pulpectomy were evaluated by electric pulp stimulation and verbal analogue scale, respectively. Relative risks (RR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated for each outcome. RESULTS: 27% and 42% of the patients achieved pulpal anesthesia following IANB with 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL, respectively (RR = 0.63, CI 95% 0.35 to 1.14, p = 0.12). Analgesia during pulpectomy was present in 64% and 73% of the patients, respectively, for 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL (RR = 0.87, CI 95% 0.66 to 1.16, p = 0.36). In cases of IANB failure, 75% and 42% of the patients that received 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL of PDL injection, respectively, achieved pulpal anesthesia (RR = 1.80, CI 95% 0.87 to 3.72, p = 0.11). During a new attempt at the pulpectomy procedure, analgesia was present in 69% and 75% of the patients, respectively, for 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL (RR = 0.91, CI 95% 0.57 to 1.45, p = 0.71). CONCLUSION: Increasing the volume from 1.8 mL to 3.6 mL of the 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine in the IANB and in the PDL, did not significantly increase the success rate of pulpal anesthesia and clinical analgesia during the pulpectomy procedure. Therefore, both volumes presented a similar efficacy, though neither resulted in effective pain control during irreversible pulpitis treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02422823.

Processo de construção coletiva da Clínica Ampliada na Odontologia por meio de uma gestão colegiada / Process of collective construction of the Expanded Clinic in Dentistry

O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar o processo de construção coletiva da Clínica Ampliada (CA) no Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM). Este é um estudo do tipo descritivo, de caráter documental, baseado na análise dos temas registrados nas atas das reuniões semanais da Comissão Permanente de Avaliação da Clínica Ampliada (COPACA), desde o primeiro semestre de 2010 até o primeiro semestre de 2017. Os dados foram interpretados pelo método da análise de conteúdo preconizado por Bardin. Os documentos apontaram que os impactos da gestão colegiada sobre o funcionamento da clínica odontológica da UEM foram: maior resolutividade dos problemas, menor dificuldade nos enfrentamentos dos desafios encontrados, maior comprometimento dos envolvidos, planejamento integral dos casos e satisfação dos docentes, discentes, agentes universitários e usuários. Como produtos das discussões realizadas pela COPACA, podemos citar: Prontuário único; Manual da Clínica Ampliada e Instrutivo da Clínica Ampliada. Este estudo permitiu concluir que a construção e o aprimoramento da CA no Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM) têm ocorrido de forma contínua no período de 2010 a 2017, resultado de um esforço e sinergia da equipe. As reuniões semanais da COPACA são o espaço onde a gestão colegiada se consolida e a escuta e as potencialidades são legitimadas. Diversas temáticas emergiram a partir de problemas detectados no dia a dia. Houve discussão e reflexão e propostas foram elaboradas objetivando a melhoria do serviço e do ensino, conforme preconiza a Política Nacional de Humanização (AU).

The objective of this study was to report the collective construction process of the Expanded Clinic (EC) in Dentistry, through permanent health education. This descriptive study is a documentary based in the analysis of the topics in the records of the weekly meetings of the Permanent Commission for the Evaluation of the Expanded Clinic (CEEC), Department of Dentistry, State University of Maringá (UEM), from the first half of 2010 to the first half of 2017. The data were interpreted using the content analysis method recommended by Bardin. The documents pointed out that the impacts of collegial management on the UEM dental clinic's operation were: greater problem solving, less difficulty in confrontations and greater commitment, more efficient case planning and satisfaction of all in this collective construction process. As products of the collective discussions and constructions carried out by CEEC, we can cite three basic documents: Single record; Expanded Clinic's Instructional and Manual. This study allowed us to conclude that the construction and improvement of the EC have occurred continuously over seven years, resulting from an effort and synergy of the team. The weekly meetings of CEEC are the space where collegial management is consolidated and listening, and potentialities are legitimized. Several issues emerged from problems detected daily. There were discussion and reflection, and proposals were elaborated aiming at the improvement of service and teaching, as recommended by the National Humanization Policy (AU).

Association between oral health status and central obesity among Brazilian independent-living elderly.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between oral health status and central obesity (CO) in Brazilian independent-living elderly. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 489 elderly, who were participants of the Study on Aging and Longevity, in Londrina, state of Parana. The number of natural teeth and use of prostheses were evaluated according to the World Health Organization criteria. The presence of CO was assessed using measures of waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR). Information concerning sociodemographic profile and some systemic conditions was also collected. Data were analyzed using stepwise logistic regression, α=5%. According to WC and WHR measures, the prevalence of central obesity was 79.3% and 76.1%, respectively. CO according to WC was not associated with oral status. Considering the WHR measure, the following oral conditions were associated to CO: having fewer natural teeth (OR = 2.61; 95%CI = 1.17-5.80), being edentulous and wearing both upper and lower complete dentures (OR = 2.34; 95%CI = 1.11-4.93), and being edentulous wearing only the upper complete denture (OR = 2.64; 95%CI = 1.01-6.95). Traditional risk factors for CO such as gender, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes were associated with both measures. A poor oral health due to extensive tooth loss, whether partial or complete, even if rehabilitated by removable prostheses, may be considered a good predictor of CO in Brazilian independent-living elderly.

Association between oral health status and central obesity among Brazilian independent-living elderly

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the association between oral health status and central obesity (CO) in Brazilian independent-living elderly. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a sample of 489 elderly, who were participants of the Study on Aging and Longevity, in Londrina, state of Parana. The number of natural teeth and use of prostheses were evaluated according to the World Health Organization criteria. The presence of CO was assessed using measures of waist circumference (WC) and waist-hip ratio (WHR). Information concerning sociodemographic profile and some systemic conditions was also collected. Data were analyzed using stepwise logistic regression, α=5%. According to WC and WHR measures, the prevalence of central obesity was 79.3% and 76.1%, respectively. CO according to WC was not associated with oral status. Considering the WHR measure, the following oral conditions were associated to CO: having fewer natural teeth (OR = 2.61; 95%CI = 1.17-5.80), being edentulous and wearing both upper and lower complete dentures (OR = 2.34; 95%CI = 1.11-4.93), and being edentulous wearing only the upper complete denture (OR = 2.64; 95%CI = 1.01-6.95). Traditional risk factors for CO such as gender, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes were associated with both measures. A poor oral health due to extensive tooth loss, whether partial or complete, even if rehabilitated by removable prostheses, may be considered a good predictor of CO in Brazilian independent-living elderly.

Evaluation of the optical density of composite resins with the use of nanotechnology by means of intraoral radiographic system (CMOS) / Avaliação da densidade óptica de resinas compostas de nanotecnologia por meio de sistema radiográfico intraoral (CMOS)

The aim of this study was investigate the optical density of four different brands of composite resins of nanotechnology. The composite resins Estelite Sigma Quick® (Tokuyama), Esthet ­X HD® (Dentsply), 4 Seasons® (Ivoclar Vivadent) and Filtek Z350XTTM (3M-ESPE) were inserted into cavities in transparent acrylic sheets, separated by thickness into 1, 2 and 3 mm. The images were imported into the software ImageTool® 3.0 (UTHSCSA, EUA). Data were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey. The mean values of the composite resins 4 Seasons® (2.71±0.20) and Filtek Z350XTTM (2.64±0.26) did not differ statistically for samples with thickness of 1 and 2 mm. However, for both thickness Estelite Sigma Quick® (1.92±0.11) and Esthet-X HD® (3.57±0.29) showed significant differences compared to the other composite resins (p = .012). All 3 mm-thick samples showed significant differences among themselves (Estelite Sigma Quick® p < .001, Esthet-X HD® p < .001, 4 Seasons® p=.001 and Filtek Z350XTTM p = .003). Conclusion: Among the three thicknesses evaluated, Estelite Sigma Quick® showed the lowest optical density, whereas the highest values were observed for Esthet X HD®. The resins are studied according to the rules of optical density value thus being favorable clinical use.

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a densidade óptica de quatro diferentes marcas comercias de resinas compostas desenvolvidas com nanotecnologia. As resinas Estelite Sigma Quick® (Tokuyama), Esthet ­X HD® (Dentsply), 4 Seasons® (Ivoclar Vivadent) e Filtek Z350 XT ® (3M-ESPE) foram inseridas em orifícios existentes em placas de acrílico com espessuras de 1, 2 e 3 mm. As imagens foram importadas para o programa ImageTool® 3.0 (UTHSCSA, EUA). Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância Anova e de Tukey. Nas espessuras de 1 e 2 mm, a média das resinas 4 Season® (2.71±0.20) e Z350XT® (2.64±0.26) não diferiram de forma estatística significante entre si (p = .012). No entanto, a Estelite Sigma Quick® (1.92±0.11) e a Esthet-X HD® (3.57±0.29) apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significantes em relação a 4 Season® e Z350XT® . Na espessura 3 mm, todas apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre si (Estelite Sigma Quick® p < .001, Esthet-X HD® p < .001, 4 Seasons® p = .001 and Filtek Z350XTTM p = .003). A Estelite Sigma Quick® apresentou os menores valores nas espessuras estudadas, os maiores valores observados na Esthet X HD®, para as três espessuras avaliadas. As resinas estudadas estão de acordo com a normativa de densidade óptica, portanto favorável ao uso clínico.

A clínica ampliada na odontologia: avaliação do trabalho clínico onde o ensino acontece / The extended clinic in dentistry: evaluation of where teaching occurs

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar o preenchimento do prontuário, a produtividade clínica e o perfil dos pacientes acolhidos pela Clínica Ampliada (CA) do Departamento de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (DOD/UEM), durante o ano de 2012. Três pesquisadores avaliaram um total de 128 prontuários e as informações coletadas se referiam ao perfil geral e socioeconômico do paciente, bem como a 19 campos de preenchimento do prontuário. Com predomínio de pacientes adultos, leucodermas e do gênero feminino observou-se que o preenchimento da anamnese, exame físico, odontograma e relatório de atividades diárias, foram considerados satisfatórios 97%, 84%, 94% e 94%, respectivamente; 35% tiveram seu preenchimento finalizado na primeira sessão; 44 (34%) apresentavam 3 opções de planos de tratamento sendo que 71% desses seguiam a ordem de atendimento proposta pela CA. Nos campos destinados às assinaturas do paciente e docente, respectivamente, 81% e 63% as continham. Apenas 11% dos pacientes receberam alta na CA sendo o restante encaminhado às demais clínicas. O maior tempo de permanência na CA correspondeu a um mês (75%) e o tempo de espera do paciente para o início do atendimento variou de 1 a 6 meses. Dentre as principais áreas atendidas destacaram-se a Periodontia, Dentística, Endodontia, e Cirurgia. A maioria dos prontuários estava corretamente preenchida, mas ainda há a necessidade de se enfatizar a importância dessas anotações, principalmente no que se refere à elaboração das opções de plano de tratamento.

The objective of this study was to verify the filling of the records, clinical productivity and the profile of the patients received at Extended Clinic (CE) of the Dental Department of Maringá State University (DOD/UEM), during the year of 2012. Three researchers evaluated 128 records and the information about the general and socioeconomic profile of the patients, such as 19 padding fields of the records. With the predominance of female, leucoderm adults it was found that the filling of anamnesis, physical exam, odontogram and daily activity reports were satisfactory in 97%, 84%, 94% and 94%, respectively; 35% had its records completed at the first appointment; 44 (34%) showed 3 options of treatment plan and from these 71% followed the sequence proposed by the CE. At the fields destined to patients and professors signatures, respectively, 81% and 63% were correctly filled. Only 11% of the patients were discharged and the remaining were refered to other clinics. The longest duration of stay at CE was one month (75%) and the time of waiting for the begining of the treatment ranged from 1 to 6 months. Among the main areas served there were Periodontics, Dentistic, Endodontics and Surgery. Most of the records were correctly filled, but there is still a need to emphasize its importance, especially as regards the development of treatment plans.

Compatibilidade cromática de dentes recém clareados e materiais restauradores / Chromatics compatibility of recently bleached teeth and restorative materials

Diante do crescente número de pacientes com dentes clareados e da dificuldade dos profissionais em realizar a escolha de cor de materiais restauradores para esses dentes, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o grau de concordância entre os métodos subjetivo e instrumental e entre o acadêmico e o professor na tomada de cor de dentes clareados. Dois pesquisadores duplo-cegos, um acadêmico, e um professor do curso de Odontologia, examinaram 20 pacientes que passaram por clareamento dental recente. Foram feitas tomadas de cor do dente 21, utilizando 3 escalas de cor (Venus, Charisma® e Vita 3D Master) e um aparelho espectrofotométrico (Vita Easyshade). Os dados foram tabulados e submetidos à análise estatística através do teste Kappa. A concordância entre acadêmico e professor foi pequena na tomada de cor de dentes clareados pelo método subjetivo. Já a concordância entre os métodos subjetivo e instrumental foi substancial quando realizada pelo professor e pequena quando realizada pelo acadêmico. Conclui-se que o método instrumental pode ser útil para profissionais menos treinados e que o aperfeiçoamento profissional é essencial para um correto desenvolvimento da acuidade visual na tomada de cor, especialmente para dentes clareados.

In view of the growing number of patients with bleached teeth and the difficulty of professionals to perform the selection of restorative material color for these teeth, the aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of agreement among subjective and instrumental methods and among student and teacher evaluation of the color of bleached teeth. Two double-blind researchers, a student, and a professor of Dentistry, examined 20 patients who underwent recent tooth bleaching procedure. It was accomplished the color selection of tooth 21, using three color scales (Venus®, Charisma® and Vita 3D Master®) and a spectrophotometric appliance (Vita Easyshade®). Data were subjected to statistical analysis using Kappa test. The agreement among academic and teacher was small in color selection of bleached teeth using the subjective method. However, the agreement among subjective and instrumental methods was substantial when held by the teacher and small when performed by student. It can be concluded that the instrumental method may be useful for less trained professionals and professional improvement is essential for a correct development of visual acuity for color selection, especially for bleached teeth.

Prevalência de lesões cervicais não cariosas e da hiperestesia dentinária em alunos de Odontologia / Prevalence of non-carious cervical lesions and dentin hypersensitivity in Odontology students

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência de lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNCs) e de hiperestesia dentinária em estudantes do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM) e registrar as variáveis bucais, comportamentais e sistêmicas comuns aos pacientes portadores, Foram examinados 80 alunos, utilizando um questionário como instrumento de coleta de dados. O exame clínico foi utilizado para verificar a presença de lesões na face vestibular de pré-molares e primeiros molares de todos os quadrantes, além da hiperestesia dentinária. A análise estatística foi analisada através do teste qui-quadrado com nível de significância de 5%. 77,5% apresentaram LCNCs, com média de 2,5 ± 2,8. O dente mais acometido foi o 1° pré-molar seguido do 2° pré-molar e do 1° molar. Quanto à hiperestesia dentinária houve diferença estatisticamente significante em um único elemento dentário (p=0,00540). Idade, hábitos parafuncionais, tipo de escova dental e dieta ácida não apresentaram relação com a presença das LCNCs. Assim, a ocorrência das LCNCs não pode ser atribuida a um único fator etiológico.

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of non-carious cervicallesions (NC-CLs) and dentin hypersensitivity in Odontology students of the State University of Maringá (UEM) and correlate them to variables oral, behavioral and systemic. Data of 80 students were collected via a questionnaire and clinical examination. The clinical examination was used to verify the dentin hypersensitivity and the presence of lesions on the buccal surface of premolars and first molars. Statistical analysis was performed by chi-square test at 5% significance level. 77,5% had NCCLs, with mean of 2.5 ± 2.8. The teeth with most NCCLs were the first premolar, foliowed by second premolar and then first molar. The dentin hypersensitivity was statistical in a single tooth (p = 000540). No significant diference for age, parafunctional habits, type of toothbrush and acidic diet, between the groups with or without NCCLs. Thus, the occurrence of NCCLs cannot be attributed only to a single etiological factor.

Experiência de clínica ampliada em odontologia na Universidade Estadual de Maringá / An experience with expanded clinical care in dentistry at the State University in Maringá

A clínica ampliada (CA) representa uma estratégia da Política Nacional de Humanização (PNH) para reflexão sobre o cuidado com o usuário do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Impulsionados pelo Programa Pró-Saúde e pela PNH, docentes do curso de Odontologia da UEM promoveram uma reestruturação do atendimento clínico ofertado, resultando na implantação da CA. Este trabalho relata a experiência vivenciada na implantação dessa clínica, que visa a promover a interação e o vínculo do aluno com a comunidade e a equipe multiprofissional de saúde, de modo a obter o cuidado integral e humanizado. A CA está estruturada para acolher o usuário em um ambiente multiprofissional, direcionando-o dentro de um fluxograma até a sua alta, promovendo a autonomia na manutenção de sua saúde bucal. A CA tem dado subsídios para melhorar a visão do cuidado integral do usuário da clínica odontológica da UEM, fortalecendo a formação acadêmica e o cuidado prestado à comunidade. Nota-se que a construção coletiva agrega muito valor às ações, mas é um processo lento e depende da maturidade dos envolvidos.

Expanded clinical care is a strategy under the National Policy for Humanized Care for reflection on care for users of the Unified National Health System. Under the impetus of the Pró-Saúde program and the National Policy for Humanized Care, faculty from the School of Dentistry at the State University in Maringá (UEM) conducted a restructuring of clinical care, resulting in the implementation of expanded care. This study reports on the experience with the implementation of such expanded clinical care, aimed at promoting interaction between students, community, and the multi-professional health team, so as to obtain comprehensive and humanized care. Expanded care is structured to receive users in a multi-professional setting, directing them within a flowchart all the way to their discharge and fostering autonomy in the maintenance of their oral health. Expanded care has provided backing for improving the vision of comprehensive care for users of the UEM dental clinic, strengthening academic training and community care. The collective construction adds considerable value to the activities, but it is a slow process that requires maturity on the part of participants.

Perfil de cirurgiões-dentistas formados por um currículo integrado em uma instituição de ensino pública brasileira / Profile of dentists trained with an integrated curriculum at a Brazilian public teaching institution

O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar o perfil dos egressos do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá e a contribuição do projeto pedagógico para atuação profissional. Um questionário on-line composto por 20 questões foi enviado via e-mail para os egressos formados entre 2003 e 2010. Para armazenamento e extração das informações utilizou-se o software MYSQL e SQLYOG respectivamente, e foram exportadas para o formato XLS (Microsoft Excel) para a análise descritiva. Do total de 273 egressos deste período, foram contatados 208 (76%) e destes, 148 responderam ao questionário (71%). A maioria dos egressos foi do sexo feminino (63%), faixa etária de 26 a 30 anos, oriundos do Paraná (84%) e atuava neste estado (80%). Aproximadamente 50% apresentaram uma renda anual de 12-36 mil R$/ano, a maioria faz ou fez algum curso de pós-graduação (95%), atuava em consultório particular (61%) e apenas 9% sentiam-se realizados financeiramente. Quanto a proposta pedagógica, mais de 90% a consideraram boa ou ótima, 59% relataram que o currículo ocorre parcialmente de forma integrada e que as disciplinas atendiam parcial (48%) ou totalmente aos objetivos propostos (49%). Concluiu-se que o curso tem formado profissionais predominantemente do sexo feminino, jovem e com atuação concentrada no Paraná. O projeto pedagógico do curso tem contribuído para uma formação generalista, as disciplinas atendem aos objetivos do curso, porém na visão dos egressos, o desenvolvimento curricular ocorre de forma parcialmente integrada indicando a necessidade de novas reformulações visando a melhoria do curso (AU).

The aim of this study was to characterize the profile of the State University of Maringa Dentistry Course alumni and relate the contribution of the institution's pedagogic project to their professional life. An on-line questionnaire composed of 20 questions was sent via email to alumni who graduated between 2003 and 2010. MYSQL and SQLYOG software were used for storage and retrieval of the information, respectively, and data were exported to XLS (Microsoft Excel) format for a descriptive analysis. Of a total of 273 alumni from this period, 208 (76%) were contacted, 148 of which responded to the questionnaire (71%). The majority of the alumni were women (63%), with an age range from 26 to 30 years, who came from Paraná (84%) and worked in that state (80%). Approximately 50% reported an annual income of 12 thousand to 36 thousand real (R$/annum). The majority were currently taking or had taken some graduate courses (95%) and were working in private practice (61%). Only 9% felt that they had achieved financial satisfaction. As regards the pedagogic proposal, over 90% considered it good or excellent, 59% reported that the curriculum is partially integrated and that the subjects of the curriculum met their proposed objectives either partially (48%) or completely (49%). It was concluded that the course has predominantly trained young, women professionals with activities concentrated in the state of Paraná; the pedagogic project of the course has contributed to fostering a generalist education and that the disciplines have met the objectives of the course; however, from the point of view of the alumni, curricular development is only partially integrated, indicating the need for new formulations with a view to improving the course (AU).

Diagnóstico diferencial da paracoccidioidomicose com a doença periodontal em regiões endêmicas: relato de caso / Differential diagnosis of paracoccidioidomycosis and periodontal disease in endemic regions: case report

A Paracoccidioidomicose é uma infecção fúngica causada pelo Paracoccidioides brasilienses, muito comum na população latino-americana. A via inalatória, atualmente, é considerada a principal porta de entrada da infecção, podendo ocorrer disseminação linfática ou hematogênica para diferentes regiões do organismo, inclusive a cavidade bucal. Desta forma, é importante que o cirurgião-dentista esteja familiarizado com o mecanismo de contágio, com os exames diagnósticos e com o tratamento adequado aos pacientes. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um caso clínico de Paracoccidioidomicose com manifestação clínica bucal passível de ser confundida com Doença Periodontal, no intuito de auxiliar os cirurgiões-dentistas a procederem ao correto diagnóstico e encaminhamento para tratamento dessa doença.

Paracoccidioidomycosis is a fungi infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasilienses, much common in Latin American population. Inhalatory way is considered, nowadays, the principal entrance door of the infection, with possible lymphatic or blood dissemination to different parts of body, even the oral cavity. Thus, it is important for the clinician the knowledge about contamination ways, diagnosis exams and the adequate treatment for patients. The aim of this work is to present a clinical case of Paracoccidioidomycosis with clinical oral manifestation that can be confounded with periodontal disease, intending to help clinician to accomplish the correct diagnosis forward to the treatment of this illness.

Estratégias para humanização propostas pelos alunos do quarto ano do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá / Humanization strategies proposed by the fourth year students at Maringá State University Dentistry course

A explanação proposta neste artigo está apoiada nas estratégias desenvolvidas pelos alunos do quarto ano do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM) no ano de 2009. A eles foi proposto que, organizados em grupos, criassem alternativas embasadas nos princípios da Política Nacional de Humanização (PNH), para melhorar, em amplos aspectos, a qualidade dos serviços desenvolvidos na Clínica Odontológica da UEM. Simultaneamente a essa ação, sucedeu-se um curso de extensão que abordou o tema "hurnanizaçào", tendo como um dos objetivos principais a formação de um Grupo de Trabalho em Humanização (GTH) composto de alunos, servidores e docentes e que contou com o suporte de uma consultora do Ministério da Saúde (MS). Tais iniciativas têm sido articuladas em resposta a um cenário de contínua transformação na formulação e condução das políticas de saúde no MS, assim como na criação e implantação da PNH. Atualmente, acompanham-se os desdobramentos dessas estratégias na rotina da Clínica Odontológica da UEM para saber se os princípios construídos nessas experimentações poderão se reverter em melhor qualidade para o ensino e a prestação de serviços odontológicos no ambiente universitário...

This article is based on the strategies developed by the fourth year students at the Odontology course of the State University of Maringá (VEM) in 2009. ft was proposed that, in groups, they created alternatives based on lhe Político Nacional de Humanização (PNH) / National Humanization Policies (NHP), to great/y improve the quality of the services developed by the UEM Odontologic Clinic. Sirnultaneously an extension course was held approaching the theme "Humanization", having as one of the main objectives the formation of a Humanization Work Group / Grupo de Trabalho em Humanização (GTH) including students, staff and teachers, which had the support of the Ministry of Health consultant. Such initiatives have been articulated in response to scenery of continuous change in the formulation and procedures of the MS health core policies, as well as in the creation and implementation of the National Health Policies. Currently, the effects of these strategies in the routine of the State Unioersity of Maringa Dental Clinic may be followed to find out if the concepts built by the experimentation can improve the quality of teaching and dental services in the University environment...

Panorama atual da profilaxia antibiótica em Implantodontia / Overview of current antibiotic prophylaxis in implantology

O objetivo desta revisão de literatura foi levar aos cirurgiões-dentistas as informações científicas disponíveis relacionadas aos riscos e benefícios da profilaxia antibiótica em Implantodontia, para que possam aplicá-la de maneira judiciosa, evitando seu uso abusivo.

The aim of this literature review is to bring to clinicians the scientific information available about risks and benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis in implantology so that they can use it in a judicious way, avoiding its abuse.

Evolução das alterações e atualizações do protocolo 2007 da American Heart Association para prevenção da endocardite infecciosa / Evolution of amendments and updates of 2007 protocol of the American Heart Association for prevention of infective endocarditis

Determinados procedimentos odontológicos podem causar bacteremia transitória. Pacientes com condições cardíacas de risco podem desenvolver endocardite infecciosa. Há décadas a American Heart Association (AHA) estabelece recomendações sobre procedimentos odontológicos e condições cardíacas de risco para endocardite, as quais devem receber profilaxia antibiótica. O propósito desta revisão foi descrever a evolução das alterações e divulgar as novas recomendações da AHA para a prevenção da endocardite infecciosa, publicadas em 2007.

Some dental procedures can cause transient bacteremia that in patients with risk cardiac conditions can evolve to infective endocarditis. For decades the American Heart Association (AHA) has been establishing recommendations about the dental procedures and cardiac conditions that bring risk for infective endocarditis, which must receive antibiotic prophylaxis. The purpose of this study is to describe the evolution of the changes and disseminate the new recommendations by the AHAfor the prevention of infective endocarditis which was published in 2007.