Preemptive use of ibuprofen and desensitizer decreases immediate tooth sensitivity after in-office bleaching: A triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: The authors evaluated the synergistic analgesic effect of preemptive administration of 400 mg of ibuprofen (IBU) and potassium fluoride 2% (KF2), both in isolation or combination, on the painful perception of tooth sensitivity after tooth bleaching. METHODS: Fifteen patients participated in this triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The study used a crossover design for drug administration and a split-mouth design for desensitizer agent. Four paired groups were formed: IBU plus KF2 (IBU + KF2); IBU (IBU + placebo KF); KF2 (placebo IBU + KF2), and placebo (placebo IBU + placebo KF). The outcome measure was the perception of tooth sensitivity, assessed using a visual analog scale. Data were collected at 4 different times: immediately after tooth bleaching (baseline) and after 6, 30, and 54 hours. Statistical analysis was performed using the Friedman test and relative risk. RESULTS: IBU plus KF2 was found to be more effective in reducing tooth sensitivity immediately after bleaching (baseline) compared with the placebo group (P < .05). The risk of experiencing moderate or severe tooth sensitivity was approximately 4 times higher in the placebo group than in the IBU plus KF2 group (relative risk, 4.00; 95% CI, 1.01 to 15.81; P = .025). CONCLUSIONS: The combined use of 400 mg of IBU and KF2 appears to be beneficial in managing postbleaching tooth sensitivity. It provides a superior analgesic effect compared with placebo. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The preemptive administration of IBU plus KF2 reduces tooth sensitivity after tooth whitening when compared with placebo. This clinical trial was registered in the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry Platform. The registration number is U1111-1249-8191.

Access to dental services in an elder population of African descent in Brazil.

OBJECTIVES: We investigated access to dental services and associated factors in a community of Quilombola older people. BACKGROUND: Quilombola populations are groups of individuals descended from black Africans subjected to slavery during part of Brazilian history. As marginalised and neglected individuals, they have high rates of negative indicators and require further attention to the social determinants that affect their health reality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted in the Quilombola community of Castainho, in the Northeast region of Brazil. In this community, 34 older people aged between 65 and 74 resided. We collected self-report data on sociodemographic and economic characteristics, along with oral examinations by the researchers. The primary dependent variable was regular access to dental services. Statistical analysis used Fisher's exact test (P = .05). RESULTS: Among the 32 participants in the final sample, 18.8% (n = 6) reported accessing dental services in the previous 6 months. Self-declared individuals of mixed race, with positive self-assessment of oral health, and those who did not self-perceive the need for treatment had lower rates of regular access to dental services (P < .05). CONCLUSION: Use of dental services by older Quilombola people is low, and there are differences by ethnicity and individual perception of oral health.

Agravos de saúde bucal na população quilombola brasileira: uma revisão de escopo

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Delinear o panorama atual acerca dos agravos de saúde bucal da população quilombola no Brasil. Métodos. Uma busca foi realizada nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct e SciELO, além de busca manual no Google Scholar, sem restrições de período. Foram incluídos artigos publicados em inglês, português ou espanhol descrevendo pesquisas realizadas no Brasil sobre saúde bucal em indivíduos que se autodeclararam quilombolas de comunidades reconhecidas pelo poder público. Analisou-se ainda a qualidade da evidência nos estudos incluídos. Resultados. Foram selecionados 14 estudos, todos com desenho transversal e classificados como nível IV de evidência científica (evidência proveniente de estudos descritivos ou estudos com abordagem qualita- tiva), ou seja, qualidade moderada-baixa. Seis estudos foram desenvolvidos na região Nordeste do Brasil e nove foram publicados entre 2016 e 2021. Sobre os agravos de saúde bucal, houve alta frequência de cárie dentária e altos índices de experiência da doença. O edentulismo e a doença periodontal também foram frequentes, afetando indivíduos jovens, adultos e idosos. Conclusão. Foi alta a prevalência de cárie dentária, edentulismo e doenças periodontais descrita na literatura sobre quilombolas no Brasil, demonstrando a necessidade de melhorar a assistência odontológica nesse grupo populacional.

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To describe the current scenario of oral health in quilombola communities in Brazil. Methods. A search was performed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, and SciELO, without date limits. Articles published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish were included if they described research performed in Brazil to investigate oral health in individuals self- declared as belonging to officially recognized quilombola communities. The quality of evidence of included studies was analyzed. Results. Fourteen studies were selected for inclusion, all with cross-sectional design and classified as level IV scientific evidence (evidence from descriptive studies or studies with a qualitative approach), i.e., moderate- low quality. Six were developed in the Northeast region of Brazil and nine were published between 2016 and 2021. Regarding oral health problems, a high frequency was detected for dental caries, with high indices of disease experience. Edentulism and periodontal disease were also frequent, affecting youth, adults, and older individuals. Conclusion. A high prevalence of dental caries, edentulism, and periodontal disease was observed, suppor- ting the need to improve dental care in this population group.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Describir el panorama actual de los trastornos de salud bucodental de la población quilombola de Brasil. Métodos. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct y SciELO, además de una búsqueda manual en Google Scholar, sin restricciones del período. Se incluyeron artículos publicados en español, inglés o portugués descriptivos de investigaciones realizadas en Brasil sobre la salud bucodental de personas que se autode- nominan quilombolas pertenecientes a comunidades reconocidas por el poder público. También se analizó la calidad de la evidencia científica de los estudios incluidos. Resultados. Se seleccionaron 14 estudios, todos con un diseño transversal y clasificados en el nivel IV de evidencia científica (evidencia proveniente de estudios descriptivos o estudios con un enfoque cualitativo), es decir, de mediana y baja calidad. Se realizaron seis estudios en la región nordeste de Brasil y se publi- caron nueve en el período 2016-2021. En cuanto a los trastornos de salud bucodental, se observó una alta frecuencia de caries dental y altas tasas de prevalencia de esa enfermedad. El edentulismo y la enfermedad periodontal también fueron frecuentes y afectaron a jóvenes, adultos y personas mayores. Conclusión. Se observó una alta prevalencia de caries dental, edentulismo y enfermedades periodontales descritas en la literatura científica sobre la población quilombola de Brasil, lo que demuestra la necesidad de mejorar la atención dental prestada a ese grupo de la población.

Avaliação de protocolos de clareamento dentário modificados por fontes luminosas / Evaluation of dental bleaching protocols modified by light sources / Evaluación de protocolos de blanqueamiento dental modificados por fuentes de luz

Introdução:Oclareamento dental é o procedimento estético mais realizado nos consultórios odontológicos. O uso de fontes luminosas tem sido recomendado para acelerar a ação do gel clareador, entretanto evidências científicas são controversas no que se diz respeito a essas fontes.Objetivo:Avaliar protocolos de clareamento dentário modificados por fontes luminosas, objetivando verificar, qual a influência dessas fontes no procedimento de clareamento dentário.Metodologia:Sendo essa, uma pesquisa que utilizou material biológico, a mesma foi submetida e aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da UEPB. Realizou-se a obtenção de dentes(n = 20)por meio de parceria com o Banco de Dentes Humanos do curso de Odontologia da UEPB Campus VIII. Posteriormente realizou-se identificação dos dentes, em seguida registro inicial da cor do dente(escala VITA), o preparo dos blocos dentários e seleção dos grupos. Os dentes foram submetidos a dois protocolos de clareamentos distintos, com luz halógena e com LED, com ou sem troca do gel. Por fim, realizada a análise estatística. Resultados:A modificação do protocolo, seja quanto o tempo de aplicação do agente clareador, seja quanto à fonte de luz utilizada, alcança resultados satisfatórios. Houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os gruposda luz halógena (p = 0.041)Conclusões:Tendo em vista os resultados e a discussão encontrados na pesquisa, podemos verificar que as evidências científicas nos levam a observar que não há bases suficientes que comprovem a eficácia e benefícios a curto prazo da modificação dos protocolos de clareamento dental pelas fontes luminosas (AU).

Introduction:Tooth whitening is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in dental offices. The use of light sources has been recommended to accelerate the action of the whitening gel;however scientific evidence is controversial regardingthese sources.Objective:Evaluate tooth whitening protocols modified by light sources, aiming to verify, what is the influence of these sources in the tooth whitening procedure. Methodology:This being a research that used biological material, it was submitted and approved by theResearch Ethics Committee of UEPB. Teeth (n = 20) were obtained through a partnership with the Human Teeth Bank of the Dentistry course at UEPB Campus VIII. Subsequently, teeth identification was performed, followed by initial registration of tooth color(VITA scale), preparation of dental blocks and selection of groups. The teeth were submitted to two different whitening protocols, with halogen light and with LED, with or without changing the gel. Finally, statistical analysis was performed. Results:Themodification of the protocol, both in terms of the application time of the bleaching agent and in terms of the light source used, achieves satisfactory results. There was statistically significant difference between groupswith halogen light (p = 0.041). Conclusions:In view of the results and the discussion found in the research, we can see that the scientific evidence leads us to observe that there are not enough bases to prove the effectiveness and short-term benefits of modifying the teeth whitening protocols by light sources (AU).

Introducción: El blanqueamiento dental es el procedimiento cosmético más común que se realiza en consultorios dentales. Se ha recomendado el uso de fuentesde luz para acelerar la acción del gel blanqueador, sin embargo, la evidencia científica es controvertida con respecto a estas fuentes.Objetivo: Evaluar los protocolos de blanqueamiento dental modificados por fuentes de luz, con el objetivo de verificar cuál es la influencia de estas fuentes en el procedimiento de blanqueamiento dental. Metodología: Al tratarse de una investigación que utilizó material biológico, fue presentada y aprobada por el Comité de Ética en Investigación de la UEPB. Los dientes (n = 20) se obtuvieron a través de una asociación con el Banco de Dientes Humanos del curso de Odontología en el Campus VIII de la UEPB. Posteriormente, se realizó la identificación de los dientes, seguida del registro inicial del color del diente(escala VITA), la preparación de los bloques dentales y la selección de grupos. Los dientes fueron sometidos a dos protocolos diferentes de blanqueamiento, con luz halógena y con LED, con o sin cambiar el gel. Finalmente, se realizó un análisis estadístico. Resultados: La modificación del protocolo, tanto en términos del tiempo de aplicación del agente blanqueador como en términos de la fuente de luz utilizada, logra resultados satisfactorios. Hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los gruposcom luz halógena (p =0.041).Conclusiones: En vista de los resultados y la discusión encontrada en la investigación, podemos ver que la evidencia científica nos lleva a observar que no hay suficientes bases para probar la efectividad y los beneficios a corto plazo de modificar los protocolos de blanqueamiento dental por fuentes de luz (AU).