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Abstract: This before-after experimental study evaluated the impact of dental treatment on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children aged 6-8 years from Paranoá, DF, considering the presence or absence of cavitated dentin carious lesions pre- and post-treatment. The responsiveness and sensitivity of the questionnaires were also investigated. Caries was detected by using the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) instrument, while the impact of oral health on the children's health-related quality of life was assessed using the Brazilian version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ8-10), which was completed by the children and the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS), which was completed by their parents. Sociodemographic characteristics were also assessed. After the examinations, the children were categorized into two groups according to the presence (treatment/n = 34) or absence (control/n = 34) of cavitated dentin carious lesions. Restorative/curative care was provided to the treatment group, while the control group received preventive measures. OHRQoL was assessed at baseline and at four weeks post-treatment. No significant sociodemographic differences were observed between the groups. In the treatment group, the children and their families reported a greater impact of oral health on their OHRQoL in both questionnaires (p < 0.05). However, there was a significant reduction in the impact of oral health, with differences between the pre-treatment and post-treatment phases (p = 0.001). Good sensitivity and responsiveness were observed for both questionnaires. Dental treatment was found to reduce the negative impact of dental caries on OHRQoL in 6-8-year-old children, which was detected by both questionnaires (B-ECOHIS and CPQ8-10).
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Neste relato de caso clínico, uma paciente de 63 anos de idade apresentou-se totalmente edêntula e usuária de prótese totais há mais de 40 anos, com mordida cruzada posterior unilateral e insatisfação estética. Após uma explanação sobre as opções de tratamento existentes, a paciente optou pelos implantes dentários e novas próteses totais fixas. Após a realização dos exames radiográficos e levantamento bilateral do seio maxilar para enxertia com osso do ramo mandibular, oito implantes foram colocados nas regiões posteriores, e cinco implantes colocados entre os forames mentuais, sendo as próteses reembasadas com material macio. Após a osseointegração, foram realizados os procedimentos de transferência e montagem dos dentes artifi ciais. Ambas as infraestruturas foram desenhadas para a individualização das coroas, sendo fundidas em liga de Ni-Cr, e recebendo o suporte labial em porcelana rosa. Após a prova intraoral, o aspecto metálico foi mascarado com agente opacificador, as embocaduras dos parafusos selados com fita teflon, e as coroas cerâmicas de dissilicato de lítio cimentadas com agente resinoso dual. Além da possibilidade de higienização e troca individual das coroas em momentos de falhas, o que evita um custo elevado se a infraestrutura fosse completamente em cerâmica, esta modalidade de tratamento resgata com segurança a harmonia e a naturalidade do sorriso.
In this clinical case report, a 63 years-old patient presented with complete conventional dentures (more than 40 years of use), having posterior unilateral crossbite and esthetic failure. After explaining the available treatment options, dental implants and new complete fixed prostheses were selected. Upon radiographic and bilateral sinus grafting with autogenous bone from the mandibular ramus, 8 dental implants were placed at the posterior maxillary regions and 5 dental implants between the mental foramina, being the prostheses relined with a soft material. After the osseointegration period, the transferring procedures were made for artifi cial tooth setup. Both maxillary and mandibular infrastructures were designed to receive individual crowns, cast in Ni-Cr alloy, and receive labial support with pink porcelain. After intra-oral try-in, the metallic aspect was masked with opaque paste, the screw access channels sealed with Tefl on tape, and the lithium disilicate crowns cemented with a dual resin agent. Besides the chance for homecare oral cleaning and individual crown replacement in case of failures to avoid excessive costs compared to complete ceramic infrastructures, this treatment modality provides safety and harmony for a more natural-looking smile.