Assessment of restorative treatment of patients with amelogenesis imperfecta

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess restorative treatment outcomes in the mixed dentition of amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) patients and determine the postrehabilitation oral health status and satisfaction of the patients. Methods: Clinical and radiographic examinations were performed on eight AI patients, who had 74 restorations placed in permanent incisors and molars, to allow evaluation of the integrity of the restorations and periodontal status post-treatment. Subjects completed a survey regarding esthetics, function, and sensitivity. Results: Among the 74 restorations evaluated, seven were lost; of the remaining restorations, 31 were posterior, and 36 were anterior. Ten were rated clinically unacceptable. Teeth with stainless steel crowns had a moderate gingival index (mean=2.3) and plaque index (mean=2.0) scores. Widening of the periodontal ligament and pulp canal obliteration were common radiographic findings. Subject's recall of satisfaction regarding esthetics (P=.002) and sensitivity (brushing-P=.03; eating-P=.01) showed a statically significant difference before and after treatment. Conclusions: During mixed dentition, teeth with amelogenesis imperfecta may be restored with conventional treatment modalities. Direct restorations should be considered interim with multiple repairs anticipated. Post-treatment, gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation were observed. Subjects were satisfied with their appearance and reported a decrease of hypersensitivity. © 2013 Publishing Technology.

Seven years of external control of fluoride levels in the public water supply in Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil

luoridation of the public water supplies is recognized as among the top ten public health achievements of the twentieth century. However, the positive aspects of this measure depend on the maintenance of fluoride concentrations within adequate levels. Objective: To report the results of seven years of external control of the fluoride (F) concentrations in the public water supply in Bauru, SP, Brazil in an attempt to verify, on the basis of risk/ benefit balance, whether the levels are appropriate. Material and Methods: From March 2004 to February 2011, 60 samples were collected every month from the 19 supply sectors of the city, totaling 4,641 samples. F concentrations in water samples were determined in duplicate, using an ion-speciflc electrode (Orion 9609) coupled to a potentiometer after buffering with TISAB II. After the analysis, the samples were classified according to the best risk-benefit adjustment. Results: Means (±standard deviation) of F concentrations ranged between 0.73±0.06 and 0.81±0.10 mg/L for the different sectors during the seven years. The individual values ranged between 0.03 and 2.63 mg/L. The percentages of the samples considered low risk for dental fluorosis development and of maximum benefit for dental caries prevention (0.55-0.84 mg F/L) in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh years of the study were 82.0, 58.5, 37.4, 61.0, 89.9, 77.3, and 72.4%, respectively, and 69.0% for the entire period. Conclusions: Fluctuations of F levels were found in the public water supply in Bauru during the seven years of evaluation. These results suggest that external monitoring of water fluoridation by an independent assessor should be implemented in cities where there is adjusted fluoridation. This measure should be continued in order to verify that fluoride levels are suitable and, if not, to provide support for the appropriate adjustments.

Prevalence of deciduous tooth erosion in childhood

Objectives: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of deciduous tooth erosion and to identify possible associations with sex, age and toothbrushing frequency in children aged 4-6 years. Methods: The sample was drawn from attendants (n = 7058) of 57 public preschools in a Brazilian city. Tooth wear index was used to evaluate erosion. Descriptive statistical analysis consisted of the calculation of the prevalence of dental erosion; chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests were performed to verify the association between dental erosion and sex, age and toothbrushing frequency. Results: Two thousand and seven hundred and fifty-nine preschool students were examined. Deciduous tooth erosion was observed in 0.6% of children and its incidence did not differ between sexes. The highest prevalence was observed in children aged 6 years (58.3%) and the most affected sextants were the fourth (22.86%) and sixth (20.00%), indicating that lingual and occlusal tooth surfaces were most frequently involved. The degree of involvement was classified as incipient in 54.29% of children and moderate in 45.71%. The significance level was set at 5%. No association was found between erosion and sex, age or toothbrushing frequency. Conclusions: The prevalence of deciduous tooth erosion was low in Brazilian children, and this disorder is not considered a public health problem in this part of the population. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

Atividade biológica de gel dentifrício e enxagüatório bucal contendo extratos vegetais

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Condições periodontais e presença de microrganismos do complexo vermelho de Socransky na boca de pacientes com e sem dependência química

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Ortodontia em saúde pública: pistas planas como tratamento alternativo na correção precoce da má oclusão

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Sistema de auditoria no SUS: análise dos dados de produção e glosas no serviço odontológico na rede pública

Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social - FOA

Doença periodontal em gestantes e nascimento de bebê prematuro e baixo peso

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Ocorrência do complexo vermelho de Socransky, Diabete mellitus e hipertensão em gestantes com e sem doença periodontal

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Convivendo com HIV/AIDS: fatores que influenciam na qualidade de vida e condição de saúde bucal

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Perfil epidemiológico do paciente portador de Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 cadastrado na Associação de Diabetes Juvenil da Região Noroeste Paulista e avaliação do conhecimento sobre a relação entre a doença e a saúde bucal

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

A saúde bucal no contexto da saúde do trabalhador: análise dos modelos de atenção

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Gerenciamento de resíduos odontológicos no serviço público e o seu impacto no meio ambiente

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Prevalência e autopercepção da fluorose dentária em crianças de 12 anos de idade do município de Birigüi-SP

Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social - FOA

O paciente que busca atendimento odontológico na Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba: seus motivos, seus anseios, suas expectativas e dificuldades

Pós-graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social - FOA