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A hanseníase é uma doença infecciosa, transmissível, de caráter crônico, com potencial grau de incapacidade, que ainda persiste como problema de saúde pública no Brasil. A demora e a falta de conhecimento técnico para realizar o diagnóstico resulta em inúmeros prejuízos aos pacientes acometidos pela doença, sendo que, a prevenção das incapacidades está relacionada diretamente com o diagnóstico precoce da doença. Com a finalidade de evitar a negligência diagnóstica e o desenvolvimento de incapacidades físicas, ressaltamos a importância do conhecimento técnico sobre o diagnóstico e o manejo da hanseníase por profissionais da saúde em qualquer nível de atenção à saúde ou especialidade.
Hansen is an infectious disease, transmissible, of a chronic nature, with serious potential for disability, which still persists as a public health problem in Brazil. The delay and the lack of technical knowledge to carry out the diagnosis with numerous prejudices to the patients affected by the disease, since the prevention of disabilities is directly related to the early diagnosis of the disease. In order to avoid diagnostic negligence and the development of physical disabilities, we highlight the importance of technical knowledge about the diagnosis and management of training by health professionals at any level of health care or special care.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Primary Health Care , Disease Prevention , Leprosy, Multibacillary/diagnosis , Early Diagnosis , Education, Continuing , Neglected Diseases , Leprosy/complications , Leprosy/prevention & controlABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Introduction: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to be an efficient method of improving exercise tolerance and inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength in several diseases. The effects of IMT on patients with sickle cell anemia (SCD) are relatively unknown. Our study aimed to evaluate the effects of IMT on adult SCD patients, regarding respiratory muscle strength (RMS) variables, lung function, exercise tolerance, blood lactation concentration, limitation imposed by dyspnea during daily activities and impact of fatigue on the quality of life. Methods: This was a randomized single-blind study, with an IMT design comprising true load (TG) and sham load (SG) groups. Initial assessment included spirometry, volumetric capnography (VCap) and measurement of RMS by maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure (PImax and PEmax). The Medical Research Council dyspnea scale and modified fatigue impact scale were also applied and blood lactate concentration was measured before and after the 6-minute walk test. After this initial assessment, the patient used the IMT device at home daily, returning every 6 weeks for RMS reassessment. Both groups used the same device and were unaware of which group they were in. After a period totaling 18 weeks, patients underwent the final evaluation, as initially performed. Results: Twenty-five patients in total participated until the end of the study (median age 42 years). There were no significant differences between TG and SG based on age, sex, body mass index or severity of genotype. At the end of the training, both groups showed a significant increase in PEmax and PImax, improvement in Vcap and in exercise tolerance and dyspnea reduction while performing daily life activities. The same was observed in patients grouped according to disease severity (HbSS and HbSβ0 vs HbSC and HbSβ+), without differences between groups. Conclusion: Home-based inspiratory muscle training benefits outpatients with SCD, including the sham load group. Trial registration:http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br; registration number: RBR-6g8n92.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Breathing Exercises , Anemia, Sickle Cell , Inspiratory Capacity , Exercise Tolerance , Capnography , Maximal Respiratory PressuresABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a home-based therapeutic exercise program on lower back pain and functionality of SCD patients. Setting: A Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Center, University of Campinas (HEMOCENTRO-UNICAMP). Methods: This was a prospective study, with a three-month follow-up of SCD patients with lower back pain. The lumbar spine functionality was evaluated by questionnaires, trunk flexion and extension analyses by fiber-optic-electrogoniometry and measurements of muscle strength of trunk flexor and extensors. The Intervention Group (IG) comprised 18 volunteers, median age 44y (28-58) and the control group (CG) comprised 15 volunteers, median age 42y (19-58), who did not perform exercises. The protocol consisted of daily home-based exercises with two evaluations: at the beginning and end of a three-month program. In order to compare the groups at baseline, the Fishers´ exact test and Mann-Whitney test were used for categorical and numeric variables, respectively. The Wilcoxon test was used for related samples comparing numeric measures of each group over time with a 5% (p < 0.05) significance level. Results: After the intervention, patients demonstrated a significant improvement, according to the Visual-Analog-Scale (VAS; p = 0.01), Rolland Morris Disability questionnaire (RMDQ; p < 0.01) and trunk flexion and extension muscle strength (p < 0.01). No significant differences were found for the Start-Back-Screening-Tool-Brazil (SBST) and in measures of trunk flexion and extension range-of-motion (RoM). Conclusion: Results suggest that daily home-based exercises for a three-month period ameliorate pain and improve disability related to lower back pain and muscle strength.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Exercise , Back Pain , Anemia, Sickle CellABSTRACT
Resumo Fundamento A íntima relação entre a regulação do sono e os eventos cardiovasculares é um dos principais focos de investigação na medicina contemporânea. Hábitos e características do sono interferem na ritmicidade cardíaca e também na expectativa de vida, principalmente em idosos. Objetivo Estimar o risco de óbito e de eventos cardiovasculares em idosos comunitários que apresentam queixa de insônia e sonolência excessiva diurna ao longo de oito anos de seguimento. Método Foi desenhada uma coorte prospectiva com 160 idosos, a primeira onda em 2009 e a segunda em 2017. Os grupos de seguimento foram determinados pela exposição ou não às queixas de insônia primária e a sonolência excessiva diurna, com ou sem ronco. As covariáveis sexo, estado conjugal, depressão, hipertensão e diabetes foram controladas. O desfecho primário foi o óbito e o secundário, os eventos cardiocerebrovasculares (ECV). As probabilidades dos desfechos foram estimadas pelo risco relativo (RR), através da regressão de Poisson, adotando-se α ≤ 0,05. Resultados Registraram-se 40 mortes no período (25,97%:19,04-32,89) e 48 ECVs (30,76%:23,52-38,01). Os homens apresentaram maior risco (RR = 1,88;1,01-3,50) de óbito. A depressão (RR = 2,04;1,06-3,89), a gravidade da insônia (RR = 2,39;1,52-4,56) e a latência do sono entre 16-30 minutos (RR = 3,54;1,26-9,94) e 31-60 minutos (RR = 2,23;1,12-4,47) aumentaram independentemente o risco de óbito em idosos comunitários. Os ECVs foram preditos apenas por idosos hipertensos e/ou diabéticos (RR = 8,30; 1,98-34,82). Conclusão A mortalidade em idosos é influenciada pelo estado emocional e pela dificuldade de dormir, diferentemente dos ECVs, condicionados apenas pelas condições pressóricas arteriais e metabólicas.
Abstract Background The close relationship between sleep regulation and cardiovascular events is one of the main focuses of research in contemporary medicine. Sleep habits and characteristics interfere with the cardiac rhythm and also with life expectancy, especially in the elderly. Objective To estimate the risk of death and cardiovascular events in community-dwelling elderly individuals complaining of insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness over eight years of follow-up. Method A prospective cohort was designed with 160 elderly, with the first wave occurring in 2009 and the second in 2017. Follow-up groups were determined by exposure or not to complaints of primary insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness with or without snoring. The covariates gender, marital status, depression, hypertension and diabetes were controlled. The primary outcome was death and the secondary outcome was cardio-cerebrovascular events (CCV). Outcome risks were estimated by relative risk (RR) through Poisson regression, adopting α≤0.05. Results There were 40 (25.97%: 19.04-32.89) deaths over the period and 48 (30.76%: 23.52-38.01) CCV. Men had a higher risk (RR = 1.88; 1.01-3.50) of death. Depression (RR = 2.04; 1.06-3.89), insomnia severity (RR = 2.39; 1.52-4.56) and sleep latency between 16-30 minutes (RR = 3, 54; 1.26-9.94) and 31-60 minutes (RR = 2.23; 1.12-4.47) increased the risk of death independently in community-dwelling elderly. CCV were predicted only in the hypertensive and / or diabetic elderly (RR = 8.30; 1.98-34.82). Conclusion Mortality in the elderly is influenced by the emotional state and difficulty in falling asleep, unlike CCVs, which are conditioned only by arterial and metabolic blood pressure conditions.
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Humans , Male , Aged , Disorders of Excessive Somnolence/epidemiology , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Urban Population , Brazil/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Cohort Studies , Depression/epidemiologyABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background: The Children's Hospital Oakland Hip Evaluation Scale is a disease-specific tool for the clinical and functional assessment of the hip in sickle cell disease. Objectives: To translate the tool into Brazilian Portuguese and evaluate the interobserver and test-retest reliability. Methods: Eighteen patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease and a mean age of 49 ± 11.9 years participated in the study. The scale was applied by two evaluators who did not speak to each other regarding their understanding of the tool and who had no prior training. Interobserver and test-retest reliability of individual items and of the total score were evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient and the Bland-Altman method. Results: When the overall score for each hip was considered, the test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient score for the right hip was 0.95 (0.89-0.98) and for the left hip it was 0.96 (0.91-0.98). Considering all assignments (total score), the score was 0.96 (0.90-0.98). The test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient varied from 0.76 to 1 for 18 of the 27 items (excellent) and from 0.53 to 0.75 for nine items (moderate). When the overall score for each hip was considered, the interobserver intraclass correlation coefficient for both hips was 0.94 (0.86-0.98). Considering all assignments, the total score was 0.94 (0.86-0.98). The interobserver intraclass correlation coefficient varied from 0.48 to 0.75 for 18 out of 27 items (moderate) and varied from 0.77 to 1 for the remaining nine items (excellent). Conclusion: The results demonstrate that the Brazilian version of the Children's Hospital Oakland Hip Evaluation Scale presented adequate interobserver and test-retest reliability and that the version can be used to evaluate clinical function in sickle cell disease patients, producing consistent, standardized and reproducible results.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Reproducibility of Results , Physical Therapy Modalities , Organ Dysfunction Scores , Hip , Anemia, Sickle CellABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Verificar a relação entre o índice de massa corpórea, a autoestima e a autoimagem corporal de idosas participantes de grupos da terceira idade. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal por amostragem casual e assistemática. Participaram do estudo 50 idosas residentes no município de João Pessoa-PB. As variáveis pesquisadas foram: sexo, idade, estado civil, renda, escolaridade e índice de massa corpórea. A análise da percepção da imagem corporal foi realizada utilizando-se a escala de nove silhuetas (Sorensen & Stunkard). Para avaliar a autoestima, utilizou-se a Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg. RESULTADOS: Não se observou significância estatística entre as variáveis estudadas. A média de idade das idosas foi 72,12 (6,14). O índice de massa corpórea apresentou média de 26,91 Kg/m², sendo verificado excesso de peso em 51,02%; a maior parte das idosas (90,60%) apresentou autoestima satisfatória, embora mais da metade (79,31%) delas se encontrasse acima do peso ideal; 87,50% estavam insatisfeitas com seu próprio corpo devido ao excesso de peso. CONCLUSÃO: Embora os dados não tenham mostrado significância estatística entre as variáveis, os resultados sugerem que, apesar de a maioria das idosas estar com excesso de peso, a autoestima apresentou nível satisfatório, enquanto a percepção da autoimagem corporal foi insatisfatória.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between body mass index, self-esteem and body self-image of elderly participants in groups of seniors. METHODS: Cross-sectional study by casual and unsystematic sampling. Participated in the study 50 elderly residents in the city of João Pessoa-PB. The variables investigated were: sex, age, marital status, income, education and body mass index. The analysis of body image perception was performed using the Nine-figure Outline Scale ( Sorensen & Stunkard). RESULTS: There was no statistical significance between variables. The mean age was 72.12 (6.14). The body mass index had an average of 26.91 kg/m², with overweight observed in 51.02% of this population; most women (90.60%) showed good self-esteem, although half (79.31%) of these were above ideal weight; 87.50% were dissatisfied with their own bodies due to excess weight. CONCLUSION: Although the data did not show statistical significance between the variables, the results suggest that, although most elderly women were overweight, self-esteem showed satisfactory level while the perception of body self-image was unsatisfactory.
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Humans , Female , Aged , Aged , Nutritional Status , Self Concept , BrazilABSTRACT
Objetivos: Avaliar e comparar o efeito do Flutter VRP1® e do Shaker® referente à quantidade de secreção pulmonar expectorada e aos parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios de frequência cardíaca (fc) e de saturação periférica de oxigênio (SpO2). Método: Neste estudo randomizado do tipo intervencional, 16 pacientes, com idades entre 7 e 21 anos (12 anos ±4,11), realizaram sessões de fisioterapia em dois dias diferentes com ambos os dispositivos. Na primeira sessão, os participantes utilizaram um dos dispositivos, conforme o resultado da randomização. E, após sete dias sem intervenção, na segunda sessão, usaram o outro dispositivo. Verificaram-se os parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios de fc e SpO2 e registraram-se tais valores antes e ao final de cada coleta em cada dia de terapia. Colheu-se secreção pulmonar durante e após a terapia para determinação dos pesos seco e úmido. Resultados: Não houve diferença entre os dispositivos quanto a peso úmido (p=0,589) e seco (p=0,719) e parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios de fc e SpO2. Conclusão: Os dispositivos foram semelhantes em relação às variáveis analisadas
Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effect of Flutter VRP1® and Shaker® on the amount of expectorated pulmonary secretions and on heart rate (HR) and peripheral oxygen saturation (SO2) cardiorespiratory parameters. Method: In this randomized interventional study, 16 patients, aged between 7 and 21 years (12 years±4.11), performed physiotherapy sessions on two different days with both devices. In the first session, participants used one of the devices, according to the randomization. After seven days without intervention, they underwent a second session with the other device. The cardiorespiratory parameters of HR and SO2 were recorded immediately before and after each session on every day of therapy. The collection of pulmonary secretions was conducted during and after therapy to determine the dry and wet weights. Results: There was no difference between the devices as to the wet weight (p=0.589) and dry weight (p=0.719) nor HR and SO2 cardiorespiratory parameters. Conclusion: The devices were similar in relation to the analyzed variables.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Respiratory Therapy/instrumentation , High-Frequency Ventilation/instrumentation , Cystic Fibrosis/therapy , Mucociliary Clearance , Physical Therapy Modalities/instrumentationABSTRACT
Objective: To compare the effect of aquatic and land-based physiotherapy in reducing musculoskeletal hip and lower back pain and increasing overall physical capabilities of sickle cell disease patients. Methods: Informed written consent was obtained from all volunteers who were submitted to evaluations using different functional scales: Lequesne's Algofunctional Questionnaire and Oswestry Disability Index, trunk and hip range of motion, goniometry, trunk and hip muscle strength assessment using load cell, and surface electromyography of the iliocostalis, long dorsal (longissimus), gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae muscles. Ten patients were randomized into two groups: aquatic physiotherapy with a mean age of 42 years (range: 25-67) and conventional physiotherapy with a mean age of 49 years (range: 43-59). Both groups were submitted to a twelve-week program of two sessions weekly. Results: After the intervention, significant improvements were observed regarding the Lequesne index (p-value = 0.0217), Oswestry Disability Index (p-value = 0.0112), range of motion of trunk extension (p-value = 0.0320), trunk flexion muscle strength (p-value = 0.0459), hip extension and abduction muscle strength (p-value = 0.0062 and p-value = 0.0257, respec- tively). Range of motion of trunk and hip flexion, extension, adduction and abduction, trunk extensor muscle strength and all surface electromyography variables showed no significant statistical difference. Conclusion: Physical therapy is efficient to treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions in sickle cell disease patients, irrespective of the technique; however, aquatic therapy showed a trend toward improvement in muscle strength. Further studies with a larger patient sample and longer periods of therapy are necessary to confirm these results.
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Humans , Adult , Anemia, Sickle Cell , Exercise , Hydrotherapy , TherapeuticsABSTRACT
O hábito de fumar pode reduzir a capacidade aeróbica, aumentar a resistência ao fluxo aéreo e afetar a função dos músculos respiratórios. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar os efeitos do Treinamento Muscular Inspiratório (TMI) entre dois grupos: tabagistas e não tabagistas. Participaram 44 voluntários universitários, divididos em dois grupos: tabagistas (GT), composto por 20 indivíduos (25,60±7,01 anos) e não tabagistas, constituindo o Grupo Controle (GC), composto por 24 voluntários (24,08±7,52 anos). Ambos os grupos foram submetidos ao TMI, por meio do uso do manovacuômetro aneroide, com duração de 6 semanas, sendo 3 sessões semanais, totalizando 18 sessões. Os resultados mostraram diferença estatisticamente significativa (p<0,05) pós-TMI no GC para as variáveis: Pressão Inspiratória Máxima (PImáx), Pico de Fluxo Expiratório (PFE), Pressão Arterial Média ao repouso (PAM pré-TC6) e Teste de Caminhada de Seis Minutos (TC6). No GT, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa pós-TMI para as variáveis: PImáx, PFE, TC6 e saturação periférica de oxigênio após o TC6 (SpO2 pós-imediata). A comparação das médias das variáveis entre GT e GC mostrou diferença estatisticamente significativa no pós-TMI para as variáveis PImáx e PFE. A variável TC6 não apresentou diferença estatisticamente significativa. Conclui-se que o TMI proporcionou um aumento significativo da força muscular inspiratória, melhora da função pulmonar e melhora do desempenho físico nos indivíduos estudados.
Cigarette smoking may reduce the aerobic capacity, increase resistance to air flow and affect the function of the respiratory muscles. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) between two groups: smokers and nonsmokers. Participated 44 college volunteers, divided into two groups: smokers (SG), composed of 20 individuals (25,60±7,01 years) and nonsmokers, constituting the Control Group (CG), composed of 24 volunteers (24,08±7,52 years). Both groups were submitted to TMI, through the use of the aneroid manometer, with duration of 6 weeks, being 3 sessions per week, totaling 18 sessions. The results showed differences statistically significant (p<0.05) post TMI in CG for the variables: Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF), average arterial pressure in rest (PAM pre-6MWT) and six minute walk test (6MWT). In SG, there was statistically significant difference post TMI for the variables: MIP, PEF, 6MWT and peripheral oxygen saturation after 6MWT (post-immediate SpO2). The comparison of averages of the variables between SG and CG show statistically significant difference post TMI for the variables MIP and PEF. The variable 6MWT not presented statistically significant difference. We conclude that the IMT resulted in a significant increase in inspiratory muscle strength, improve lung function and improve physical performance in subjects studied.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Breathing Exercises/adverse effects , Smoking/methods , Peak Expiratory Flow Rate , Respiratory Function Tests , Respiratory Muscles , Tobacco Use Cessation , Walking , Control Groups , Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing , Muscle Strength , Physical Therapy Modalities , Respiratory Therapy , SpirometryABSTRACT
O uso da reabilitação virtual através do video game visa simulação de situações reais; percebe-se que o uso desta, afasta o paciente do foco da dor ou do incomodo; melhora na funcionalidade dos membros acometidos e o leva a retomar as atividades nas áreas de desempenho ocupacional. Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar o uso da reabilitação virtual, como recurso terapêutico ocupacional, em um paciente com lesão alta dos nervos mediano e ulnar, bem como descrever e comparar os graus da amplitude de movimento das articulações do membro lesado. Trata- se de uma pesquisa do tipo longitudinal com um paciente de 09 anos de idade, sexo masculino, diagnosticado com lesão nervosa, na Clínica Escola de Terapia Ocupacional da Universidade Potiguar, no período de maio a setembro de 2010. Nos 13 encontros, foram utilizados televisão, o videogame Nintendo® Wii e quatro jogos e um goniômetro como instrumentos de intervenção e coleta de dados. Na reavaliação, observou-se a movimentação ativa e o aumento da amplitude de movimento em todas as articulações medidas: cotovelo em flexão e extensão; antebraço em pronação e supinação; punho em flexão, extensão, desvio ulnar e desvio radial; polegar em flexão de metacarpofalangiana, flexão interfalangiana, abdução e estágio III de oponência (Kapangji); II, III, IV e V quirodátilos. Os metacarpos apresentaram ganhos em flexão e extensão. Os resultados desse estudo evidenciaram a eficácia do videogame, comprovado através da avaliação goniométrica. O indivíduo estudado voltou a realizar as atividades de vida diária de forma independente e retornou as suas atividades esportivas de forma competitiva.
The use of virtual rehabilitation with video games aims to simulate real situations. It has been observed that the use of video games as a rehabilitation tool allows the patient to focus on something other than the pain or discomfort. It improves functionality of affected limbs, and helps the patient to resume activities involving occupational performance. The intent of this study was to verify the application of virtual rehabilitation as a resource for occupational therapy for a patient with high median and high ulnar nerve injuries, and to describe and compare the levels of range of motion of the injured limb joints. This was a longitudinal survey with a 9 years old patient, male, diagnosed with nerve damage at the Potiguar University School of Occupational Therapy Clinic. The survey was carried out from May to September of 2010. Throughout the 13 sessions, a television and a Nintendo ® Wii video game (with four games) were used as intervention tools, and a goniometer was used for collecting data. During reassessment, active movement and increased range of motion in all joints assessed were observed: elbow flexion and extension; forearm pronation and supination; wrist flexion, extension, radio and ulnar deviation; thumb metacarpophalangeal flexion, interphalangeal flexion, abduction and opponency at stage III (Kapandji); II, III, IV and V fingers. The metacarpals presented improvements in flexion and extension. The results showed the effectiveness of video games as evidenced by goniometric evaluation. The patient studied regained the ability to perform activities of daily living independently and to play sports competitively.
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Humans , Male , Female , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology , Median Nerve/injuries , Ulnar Nerve/injuries , Peripheral Nerves , Rehabilitation , User-Computer Interface , Video Games , Arthrometry, Articular , Occupational TherapyABSTRACT
O objetivo deste estudo foi o de avaliar a quantidade de Sólidos Solúveis Totais (SST) e o valor do pH em bebidas lácteas (iogurtes e achocolatados), comercializadas em Teresina e consumidas por crianças. Foram avaliadas 20 bebidas lácteas por meio do experimento casualizado com 3 repetições para cada amostra. As leituras do grau Brix foram feitas por refratometria, utilizando-se o refratômetro de Abbé, e o pH foi avaliado por potenciometria. O teor médio de SST variou de 11,0 Brix a 22,0 Brix. Com relação ao pH, os valores médios mínimo e máximo para as bebidas lácteas foram 3,79 e 6,71, respectivamente. Por meio dos resultados obtidos, pôde-se concluir que a elevada concentração de SST, verificada nas bebidas lácteas, associada a um baixo pH, pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento de lesões de cárie e erosão dental, caso esses alimentos sejam consumidos, em excesso, pelas crianças.
The main objective of this study is to proceed an evaluation of the amount of total soluble solids (TSS) and the pH value in lactic drinks (yogurt and chocolate milk) commercialized in Teresina and consumed by children. Twenty lactic drinks were evaluated in this experiment with 3 repetitions of study case in each sample. The Brix degrees measurement was made by refractometry using an Abbé refractometer and the pH was evaluated using potentiometry. The medium content of TSS was in a range between 11,0 ºBrix and 22,0 ºBrix. Meanwhile the minimum maximum pH the medium values were 3,79 and 6,71. From this results what can be concluded is that a high concentration of TSS can be verified in lactic drinks, associated with a low pH may contribute to the development of cavity lesions and dental erosion in case of the excess consumption of this products by children.
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Introdução: Nas situações clínicas em que ocorre severa reabsorção óssea após perda de dentes, as opções de tratamento com implantes incluem a necessidade de reconstrução óssea prévia e instalação de implantes convencionais ou apenas de implantes curtos. Objetivo: Revisar não sistematicamente a literatura com o propósito de sintetizar e discutir alguns itens sobre o uso de implantes curtos, tais como aspectos biomecânicos, índices de sucesso, longevidade e planejamento cirúrgico-protético. Revisão de literatura: Buscou-se selecionar referências atuais e de impacto acerca dos implantes curtos, comparando-os aos convencionais. Diversos estudos destacam a maior importância do diâmetro dos implantes. Para a prática clínica os curtos apresentam altas taxas de sucesso e previsibilidade quando determinados aspectos biomecânicos são levados em consideração. Conclusão: A colocação de implantes curtos torna-se um tratamento viável para pacientes com altura óssea reduzida.
Introduction: In clinical situations where severe bone resorption has occurred following tooth loss, implant treatment options may comprise either a previous bone reconstruction or only the use of short implants. Objective: This non-systematic review summarizes and discusses some aspects of the use of short implants, such as: biomechanical aspects, success rate, longevity and surgical-prosthetic planning. Literature review: Current and relevant references were selected in order to compare short dental implants to conventional ones. Several studies have highlighted the great importance of wide-diameter implants. Dental short implants have shown high predictability and success rates when some biomechanical aspects are taken into consideration. Conclusion: Placement of short dental implants is a viable treatment method for patients with decreased bone height.