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Braz. j. oral sci ; 22: e237397, Jan.-Dec. 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1413361

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Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and psychosocial comorbidities in undergraduate dental students in a southern Brazilian university, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, it aimed to verify the association between psychosocial factors and TMD. Methods: Fonseca Anamnestic Index, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), a socioeconomic questionnaire, and questions about academic performance and social distancing were applied. Poisson regression analysis was used to assess the association of predictive variables with TMD. Results: The prevalence of TMD was found to be 82.4%, and more than half of the students had some degree of stress, anxiety, and depression. Students who had symptoms of stress (RR 1.11; 95% CI 1.04-1.19), anxiety (RR 1.19; 95% CI 1.12-1.27) and reported academic performance worsening (RR 1.12; 95% CI 1.07-1.19) had higher TMD scores. Conclusion: The findings suggest that TMD was highly prevalent among dental students at a federal university in southern Brazil during the pandemic, being associated with high levels of stress, anxiety, poor academic performance, and greater social distancing


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Anxiety , Students, Dental , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/epidemiology , Depression , COVID-19
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Rev. ABENO ; 22(2): 1773, jan. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1413978

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As tecnologias podem ser potentes facilitadoras do processo de aprendizagem dos alunos, principalmente nas gerações atuais. Os smartphonessão ferramentas rotineiramente utilizadas a qualquer momento e em qualquer lugar na busca de variadas informações. Assim, a aquisição de conhecimento por meiodeste dispositivo móvel, alinhada com as perspectivas de ensino e resultados esperados para o aprendizado, parece fazer cada vez mais sentido. Neste contexto, este estudo foi proposto com o objetivo de conhecer o perfil do uso de smartphones como ferramenta de aprendizagem ativa e móvel por estudantes de Odontologia. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, realizado por meiode um questionário eletrônico, composto por perguntas objetivas e abertas, as quais avaliaram características sociodemográficas, tipo de aparelho e conexão, usogerale para aprendizado odontológico, bem como aatitude dos alunos em relação ao uso. Do total de estudantes elegíveis ao estudo, 169 alunos responderam ao questionário (taxa de resposta de 49,1%). A maioria dos participantes eram mulheres, com faixa etária de 19 a 21 anos. Todos os estudantes afirmaram ter smartphone, com conexão à internet. Os principais usos descritos foram relacionados à comunicação, gerenciamento de tempo e educação. As vantagens relatadas foram praticidade, flexibilidade de uso, acesso a diferentes conteúdos, capacidade de pesquisar informações e de se comunicar rapidamente. Os desafios identificados incluíram distração e excesso de uso. Os resultados permitiram concluir que os estudantes utilizam os smartphonescomo ferramenta de aprendizagem ativa, principalmente, para acessar e-books, artigos científicos, escutar podcasts,assistir livese visualizar publicações de conteúdos teóricos e práticos no Instagram (AU).


Technologies can be powerful and helpful tools for students' learning process, especially for the current generations. Smartphones are routinely used to search for a wide rangeof information, at anytime and anywhere. Thus, knowledge acquisition through this mobile device, for teaching and learning outcomes, seems to increasingly make more and more sense. Therefore, the aim of thisstudy was to understand the profile of the use of smartphones as an active learning tool by dental students. The data of this cross-sectional study was collected by an electronic questionnaire, with open and closed questions regarding the socio-demographic characteristics, type of device and connection, general use for dentallearning, as well as the students' attitudes towards the use of smartphone for learning. Out of the total number of students eligible for the study, 169 students responded to the questionnaire (response rate of 49.1%). Most participants were women, aged between 19 and 21 years. All students declaredtohave a smartphone, with internet connection. The main uses described were related to communication, time management,and education. The advantages pointed out by the participants were convenience, flexibility of use, access to different contents in different ways, ability to search for information,and rapid communication. The main challenges included distraction and overuse. The results of this study demonstrate that students use smartphones as an active learning tool, mainly to access e-books, scientific articles, to listen to podcasts, watch lives,and view publications of theoretical and practical content on Instagram (AU).


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Students, Dental , Problem-Based Learning , Education, Dental , Mobile Applications/trends , Smartphone/trends , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Surveys and Questionnaires , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Educational Technology , Social Media/trends
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Braz. oral res. (Online) ; 36: e112, 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1394167

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Abstract The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the effects of individual-level and tooth-level factors on apical periodontitis (AP) in an urban population in southern Brazil. A random sample of digital panoramic radiographs (n = 545) from a dental school database was evaluated. The diagnosis of AP was determined by using a dichotomous scale (yes/no). AP was assessed according to gender, age, presence and quality of endodontic treatment (ET), presence of an intracanal post, coronal condition, and dental group. Data were analyzed descriptively and through multilevel Poisson regression analysis, considering teeth characteristics (level 1) nested in individuals (level 2). In this sample of 545 participants, the prevalence of AP was 49.5% (n =2 70) and ET was 43.5% (n = 237). Considering 13,595 teeth, AP was identified in 596 (4.4%) and ET in 617 (4.5%). Of the teeth with ET, 153 (24.8%) presented AP. Among individual-level factors, the disease was not significantly associated with gender or age. For tooth-level factors, AP was significantly associated with ET quality: teeth with short fillings (< 3 mm) and teeth with over-fillings had 2.77 (CI: 1.95-3.94, p < 0.001) and 1.08 (CI: 0.39-2.98, p < 0.001) higher prevalence of AP, respectively. There was no association between AP and age, gender, dental group, coronal condition, or the presence of an intracanal post. AP was highly prevalent in this population, and multilevel analysis indicated a significant association with ET quality.

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RFO UPF ; 26(1): 23-30, 20210327. tab, ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1428576

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Objetivo: conhecer o perfil demográfico e as características que levam à solicitação de tomografia computa-dorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) pelos especialistas em Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial (CTBMF) do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, para diagnóstico e planejamento cirúrgico de terceiros molares inferiores (3MI) impactados. Métodos: foram enviados questionários eletrônicos para todos os especialistas em CTBMF do RS. O questionário compreendia perguntas demográficas, clínicas e imaginológicas. O teste Qui-Quadra-do foi utilizado para verificar a associação entre as variáveis. Resultados: 115 questionários foram respondi-dos.O exame mais solicitado foi a panorâmica (95%). A TCFC foi solicitada por 50 especialistas (30 utilizam software). Localização do canal mandibular, dilaceração radicular e reabsorção do segundo molar são os aspectos mais avaliados na TCFC (P < 0,05); já o contato da raiz com o canal mandibular foi dito ser avaliado nos dois exames. Complicações permanentes foram relatadas por 21 especialistas, associadas a profissionais com maior tempo de graduação e/ou especialização (P < 0,05), mas não com o tipo de exame solicitado (P > 0,05). Na percepção dos especialistas, a TCFC tem papel importante em casos de alta complexidade. Con-clusão: a panorâmica ainda é o exame mais utilizado para avaliação de 3MI impactados pelos especialistas em CTBMF do RS, porém a TCFC tem sido solicitada para complementação do diagnóstico e planejamento e como meio de segurança jurídica do profissional.(AU)


Objective: to recognize the demographic profile and the characteristics that lead to the request of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) by Oral & Maxillofacial (OMF) Surgeons in the state of RS for the diagnosis and surgical planning of impacted lower third molars (3LM). Methods: electronic questionnaires were sent to all OMF surgeons in RS. The questionnaire comprised demographic, clinical, and imaging questions. The chi-square test was used to verify the association between variables. Results: 115 questionnaires were answered. The most requested exam was the panoramic (95%). CBCT was requested by 50 specialists (30 use software). Localization of the mandibular canal, root dilaceration, and resorption of the second molar are the most evaluated aspects in the CBCT (P <0.05); the contact of the root with the mandibular canal was said to be evaluated in both exams. Permanent complications were reported by 21 OMF surgeons, and were related to the time of graduation and/or specialization (P < 0.05), but not to the type of exam (P > 0.05). In the OMF surgeons' perception, the CBCT has an important role in cases of high complexity. Conclusion: panoramic radiograph still is the most used exam for the assessment of impacted 3LM by OMF surgeons in RS, however, CBCT has been requested to complement the diagnosis and treatment plan, and as a means of professional legal security.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Tooth, Impacted/diagnostic imaging , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography/statistics & numerical data , Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons/statistics & numerical data , Molar, Third/diagnostic imaging , Brazil , Radiography, Panoramic , Surveys and Questionnaires , Mandibular Canal/diagnostic imaging
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RFO UPF ; 25(2): 241-246, 20200830. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1357797

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Objetivo: relatar um caso clínico de reabilitação com implante dentário imediato realizado utilizando Tomografia Computadorizada Multidetectores (TCMD) com ultra baixa dose de radiação, software de código aberto para manipulação das imagens e impressão 3D de baixo custo do guia cirúrgico. Relato de caso: paciente, sexo masculino, 50 anos de idade, foi avaliado clinicamente relatando dor na região do dente 45, com suspeita de fratura radicular. Como complemento ao exame clínico, o paciente realizou TCMD com ultra baixa dose de radiação para avaliar a condição dentária e do tecido ósseo adjacente. Tendo sido diagnosticada fratura radicular vertical, procedeu-se ao planejamento virtual do implante e à confecção do guia cirúrgico. As imagens em formato DICOM da TCMD foram convertidas para formato STL (Stereolithography) para manipulação e confecção do guia cirúrgico virtual. Esse guia foi impresso em PLA (poliácido láctico) utilizando impressora 3D pelo método FDM (Fusão e Deposição de Material). Após a exodontia atraumática, o guia cirúrgico foi posicionado nos dentes adjacentes e o implante foi inserido. Clinicamente, o paciente encontra-se assintomático, o implante sem sinais clínicos de inflamação e a prótese em função. Uma segunda tomografia do paciente permitiu comparar de forma tridimensional a posição final do implante e o planejamento virtual, que se mostraram equivalentes. Considerações finais: a impressão 3D em PLA mostrou-se uma solução com custo acessível para a produção de guias cirúrgicos, fornecendo previsibilidade e segurança ao implantodontista.(AU)


Objective: to report a clinical case of rehabilitation with dental implant performed using ultra- -low dose Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT), open source software for image manipulation, and low cost 3D printing of the surgical guide. Case report: a 50-year-old male patient was clinically evaluated complaining of pain in the tooth 45, and a root fracture was suspected. As a complement to the clinical examination, the patient performed an ultra-low dose MDCT to assess the dental condition and the adjacent bone tissue. A vertical root fracture was diagnosed, and then the virtual planning of the implant and preparation of the surgical guide were performed. The DICOM images from the MDCT were converted into STL (Stereolithography) format for manipulation and confection of the virtual surgical guide. The surgical guide was printed on PLA using a 3D printer by the FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) method. After atraumatic extraction, the surgical guide was placed in the adjacent teeth and the implant was inserted. Clinically, the patient is asymptomatic, the implant has no clinical signs of inflammation, and the prosthesis is in function. A second ultra- -low dose MDCT of the patient allowed a three-dimensional comparison of the final position of the implant and the virtual planning, which were shown to be equivalent. Final considerations: 3D PLA printing has proved to be an affordable solution for the production of surgical guides, providing predictability and safety for the implantologist.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Casts, Surgical , Dental Prosthesis Design/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Dental Implantation, Endosseous/methods , Multidetector Computed Tomography/methods , Treatment Outcome , Stereolithography
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RFO UPF ; 23(1): 12-16, 15/08/2018. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-910057

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Objective: to verify the accuracy of cone beam computedtomography (CBCT) for measuring dentin thicknessin the danger zone of mandibular molars in order to validatethis method to be used as a clinical auxiliary. Materialsand method: dentin thickness of the distal wall ofmesial canals was measured at 2 mm of furcation areain ten mandibular molars before and after preparation ofcervical and middle thirds. CBCT (0.25 mm voxel size)and stereomicroscopy images were acquired twice foreach sample. CBCT axial images and stereomicroscopeimages were evaluated by a calibrated examiner. Statisticalanalysis was performed using Mann-Whitney testin order to investigate whether CBCT images providedtrusted values. Results: mean values of initial (1.23 versus1.24 mm) and final measurements (0.88 versus 0.87mm) obtained with, respectively, CBCT and stereomicroscopemethods did not show statistical differences(P > 0.5). Conclusion: CBCT images provide high accuracyfor measuring dentin thickness in the danger zoneof mandibular molars. (AU)


Objetivo: avaliar a acurácia da tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) para mensurar a espessura dentinária na zona de risco de molares inferiores e validar este método, a fim de usá-lo como um auxiliar clínico. Materiais e método: a espessura dentinária da parede distal dos canais mesiais foi medida a 2 mm da área de furca em dez molares inferiores, antes e após a preparação dos terços médio e cervical. Foram adquiridas imagens por TCFC (tamanho do voxel de 0,25 mm) e estereomicroscopia. Um examinador treinado e calibrado avaliou as tomografias no plano axial e as imagens de estereomicroscopia. A análise estatística foi realizada com o teste Mann-Whitney, para verificar se as imagens tomográficas forneceram valores comparáveis à estereomicroscopia. Resultados: a média dos valores obtidos, respectivamente, após as mensurações iniciais (1,23 versus 1,24 mm) e finais (0,88 versus 0,87 mm) das imagens de TCFC e estereomicroscopia não mostraram diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os métodos (P > 0,5). Conclusão: a TCFC produz imagens acuradas para a mensuração da espessura dentinária na zona de risco de molares inferiores. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Dentin/diagnostic imaging , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography/methods , Molar/diagnostic imaging , Reference Values , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Statistics, Nonparametric , Dentin/anatomy & histology , Dimensional Measurement Accuracy
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Braz. j. oral sci ; 14(1): 10-15, Jan-Mar/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745778

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To analyze all court lawsuits in Brazil in relation to civil liability involving radiographic and tomographic images up to February 2014. METHODS: All Brazilian courts were surveyed for "civil liability," "error," "radiology," "radiography," and "tomography," returning 3923 second-instance lawsuits. Out of them were excluded labor legislation, health insurance coverage of radiological examinations, and criminal liability cases and 359 were selected. Compliance with expert reports, involvement of imaging exams, the defendant professional, the reasons of claims and convictions, and indemnity were evaluated. RESULTS: Of the 359 selected lawsuits, physicians were defendants in 71%, radiologist physicians in 10.6% and dentists in 18.4%. The prevalence of physicians found liable was related to the lack or delay in requesting the imaging exams 49.6%, and among radiologist physicians, misdiagnosis 47.1%. Considering the dentists, imaging exams had mostly an indirect involvement, and failure of the proposed treatment 73.8% was the most prevalent cause of dentists found liable; no radiologist was sued. Regarding indemnity, 50% of lawsuits resulted in compensation up to R$ 20,000 US$ 8,583. CONCLUSIONS: Misdiagnosis was the main cause of claims and radiologists were found liable. The medical field showed the largest absolute number of claims and physicians were found liable, but the highest proportion was directed to dentists...


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Humans , Male , Female , Brazil , Damage Liability , Jurisprudence , Malpractice , Radiography , Radiology , Tomography
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Dent. press endod ; 4(1): 46-50, jan.-abr. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-722799

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Introdução: radiografias intrabucais são uma importante ajuda investigativa na detecção de alterações na raiz dentária, incluindo fraturas radiculares verticais (FRV). Objetivo: avaliar a capacidade de radiografias convencionais e digitais, ortogonais e dissociadas para detectar FRV em dentes que apresentam diferentes condições do canal radicular. Métodos: sessenta dentes foram divididos em três grupos, considerando-se a condição do canal (não obturado, obturado com guta-percha e obturado com guta-percha e pino metálico). Em cada grupo, dez dentes foram artificialmente fraturados e dez dentes (controles), não foram fraturados. Realizaram-se radiografias convencionais (Kodak), e digitais (placas de fósforo – VistaScan Durr Dental), ortogonais e horizontalmente dissociadas. Usando um teste cego, três observadores calibrados realizaram avaliações em quatro tempos distintos. Valores modais foram utilizados para calcular a sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia. A área sob a curva ROC (aucROC), e intervalos de confiança (IC ), foram usados para comparar o desempenho entre os sistemas radiográficos, bem como a influência de imagens ortogonais e combinadas (ortogonal mais dissociadas). Resultados: radiografias combinadas (ortogonal + dissociadas), apresentaram maior aucROC para ambas as imagens convencionais e digitais. Os ICs mostraram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre as radiografias convencionais ortogonais e digitais combinadas (IC: 0,403-0,697 e 0,767-0,967, respectivamente). Além disso, quando apenas incidências ortogonais foram consideradas, radiografias digitais proporcionaram melhores resultados do que as convencionais (IC: 0,622-0,878 e 0,403-0,697, respectivamente). Conclusão: a forte tendência de melhores resultados dos testes de diagnóstico proporcionados pelas radiografias digitais sugere que o sistema digital, utilizando projeções combinadas, é mais apropriado para investigar FRV do que o convencional


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Dental Equipment , Diagnostic Imaging , Tooth Fractures/diagnosis , Radiography, Dental , Radiography, Dental, Digital , Radiography, Dental/methods , Tooth Injuries
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Rev. Fac. Odontol. Porto Alegre ; 53(3): 1-5, set.-out. 2012. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-786820

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Objective: To assess, using a mathematical simulation model, the participation of each coordinate involved in the formation of cephalometric angles and to determine the extent to which errors in the identification of cephalometric landmarks can, individually and collectively, influence the measurement of these angles. Material and Methods: The reference values and standard errors of 13 landmarks obtained from the analysis of 30 cephalograms were used. For each landmark, 1000 observations were simulated using the Monte Carlo method. On the basis of linear regression models, equations designed to estimate measurement errors due to landmark identification errors were obtained and analysed. Results: The coordinates most involved in the formation of the angles SNA, SNB, ANB, FMA, PPL, DFC, and AEF were Ny, Ny, Ax, Goy, Poy, Poy, and Ptmx, respectively, and the standard measurement errors for these angles were 1.2, 0.9, 0.8, 1.6, 1.5, 1.5, and 1.4, respectively. Conclusion: The standard measurement error of the angle depends on the geometric impact coefficient and the standard error of the coordinates involved in the formation of the angles, and the geometric impact coefficient varies according to the angle analysed.


Objetivos: Avaliar, empregando um modelo matemático de simulação, a participação de cada coordenada envolvida na formação de ângulos cefalométricos, assim como determinar a extensão da influência dos erros na identificação dos pontos cefalométricos, individual e coletivamente, na mensuração destes ângulos. Materiais e métodos: Foram utilizados os valores de referência e os erros padrão de 13 pontos anatômicos obtidos a partir da análise de 30 cefalogramas. Para cada ponto anatômico, foram simuladas 1000 observações utilizando o método de Monte Carlo. Com base em modelos de regressão linear, foram obtidas e analisadas equações destinadas a estimar os erros de medição devido a erros na identificação dos pontos cefalométricos. Resultados: As coordenadas mais envolvidas na formação dos ângulos SNA, SNB, ANB, FMA, PPL, DFC, e AEF foram Ny, Ny, Ax, Goy, Poy, Poy, e Ptmx, respectivamente, e os erros padrão de mensuração destes ângulos foram 1,2; 0,9; 0,8; 1,6; 1,5; 1,5 e 1,4, respectivamente. Conclusões: O erro padrão de mensuração de cada ângulo cefalométrico depende do coeficiente de impacto geométrico e do erro padrão das coordenadas dos pontos anatômicos envolvidos na formação dos mesmos, sendo que o coeficiente de impacto geométrico varia de acordo com o ângulo analisado.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anatomic Landmarks , Cephalometry/statistics & numerical data , Jaw
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Braz. j. oral sci ; 11(3): 411-415, jul.-set. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-667683

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Aim: This study evaluated the proximity and relation of impacted lower third molars and mandibular canal on panoramic radiography. Methods: Radiographic signals associated with proximity of structures and Pell & Gregory and Winter classifications of 78 impacted teeth were analyzed and compared with CBCT images (gold standard). The associations between the findings were tested with Pearson’s chi-square. Results: Direct contact between structures was observed in 85% ofcases of radiolucent band over roots. Conclusions: Radiolucent band over roots is the image more associated with direct contact between structures and the one that indicates lingual positioning of the canal more consistently. Some categories of Pell & Gregory and Winter classifications suggested signs of the topographic location of the mandibular canal.


Subject(s)
Molar, Third , Radiography, Panoramic , Tomography , Tooth, Impacted
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RFO UPF ; 17(2)maio-ago. 2012.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-661283

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O conhecimento do sistema de canais radiculares (SCR) e o correto diagnóstico de canais acessórios são de extrema importância para o sucesso do tratamento endodôntico. Objetivo: avaliar a influência de diferentes resoluções de voxel das imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) para o diagnóstico de canais acessórios, em dentes mono e polirradiculares. Métodos: cem dentes humanos extraídos (59 incisivos inferiores e 41 primeiros molares superiores) foram randomizados e posicionados para aquisição de imagens de TCFC em dois protocolos de voxel (0,2 e 0,3 mm) (i-Cat - Imaging Sciences International). As imagens foram analisadas por dois examinadores cegados e calibrados, os quais identificaram a presença ou não de canais acessórios, tanto nos molares superiores (raiz mesiovestibular) como nos incisivos inferiores. Os dados foram analisados descritivamente, avaliando-se a frequência e porcentagens de diagnósticos em relação ao dente e à resolução de voxel da imagem. A concordância entre as avaliações de imagens de voxel 0,2 e 0,3 mm também foi analisada. Resultados: as análises por meio das imagens com voxel 0,2 mm detectaram maior número de canais acessórios, em ambos os tipos de dentes. Foram diagnosticados 26 (44%) dentes incisivos e 33 (80%) molares com presença de canais acessórios, nas imagens de voxel 0,2 mm. A concordância entre as avaliações dos diferentes protocolos de voxel foi de aproximadamente 80%. Conclusão: a resolução do voxel influencia na detecção de canais acessórios, em dentes mono e polirradiculares, sendo o voxel com 0,2 mm capaz de identificar maior número de canais quando comparado ao voxel 0,3 mm.

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Rev. Fac. Odontol. Porto Alegre ; 52(1/3): 39-43, jan.-dez. 2011. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-719552

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Objetivo: A análise cefalométrica é utilizada por dentistas no auxílio ao diagnóstico, planejamento e acompanhamento dos tratamentosortodôntico, ortopédico e cirúrgico. Entretanto, a cefalometria não éuma ferramenta precisa e há erros significativos nas medidas obtidaspor examinadores diferentes ou pelo mesmo avaliador em momentosdistintos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a reprodutibilidade das medidas cefalométricas de três especialistas em radiologia odontológica e compará-las com os resultados obtidos por trêsclínicas de radiologia. Materiais e métodos: Os examinadores traçaram os cefalogramas de 39 telerradiografias convencionais da amostra utilizada por Silveira e Silveira (2006). Resultados:O teste de ANOVA revelou uma boa reprodutibilidade para 17 dos 32 fatores nas análises realizadas pelos dentistasespecialistas. Houve concordância entre os especialistas para 53,1% dos fatores, enquanto que para as clínicas de radiologia a concordância foi de somente 12,5%. Conclusão: Os resultados mostraram que os três especialistas em radiologia obtiveram maior concordância nas aanálises cefalométricas realizadas do que aquelas recebidas pelas clínicas de radiologia estudadas previamente.


Objectives: Cephalometric analysis is used by dentists to assist in thediagnosis, planning and follow-up of orthodontic, orthopedic and surgical treatments. However, cephalometry is not a precise tool, and there are significant errors in the measures obtained by the same or different examiners. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of cephalometric measures obtained by three specialists in oral radiology, and to compare them with the results obtained by three radiology clinics. Materials and Methods : Examiners traced cephalograms from 39 conventional cephalograms from the sample used by Silveira and Silveira (2006). ANOVA revealed good reproducibility of 17 of the 32 factors in the analyses conducted by dental specialists. Results: Agreement between dental specialists was found for 53.1% of the factors, whereas agreement for the results obtained by radiology clinics was only 12.5%. Conclusion: Results showed that tracings by the 3 radiology specialists had greater agreement than those by the radiology clinics under study.


Subject(s)
Humans , Analysis of Variance , Cephalometry , Diagnostic Imaging , Peer Review , Radiography
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J. appl. oral sci ; 18(3): 303-307, May-June 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-557098

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OBJECTIVES: To assess the accuracy of coronal and sagittal CT sections to detect cavities simulating root resorption. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 60 mandibular incisors were embedded in plaster bases, and cavities with 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 mm in diameter and 0.3, 0.6 or 0.9 mm in depth (small, medium and large cavities) were drilled on the buccal surfaces with high-speed round burs with diameters of 0.6, 1.2 and 1.8 mm to simulate external inflammatory root resorption. Simulations in the cervical, middle and apical thirds of each tooth root were made randomly. The Dental Scan software was used to obtain 1-mm-thick axial images from direct scanning, which were reconstructed in the coronal and sagittal planes using 3D software (Syngo FastView). Each series was loaded into the software. Fourteen images of each tooth were reconstructed in the coronal plane and 14 in the sagittal plane. A total of 1,652 images were obtained for analysis. Series information, tooth number and the plane reconstructed were stored. The images generated were saved on a CD-ROM together with the visualization software (Syngo FastView). Images were analyzed by a previously calibrated blinded, radiologist. Cochran's Q test was conducted separately for each region analyzed followed by pair-wise comparison by the McNemar test (p=0.05). RESULTS: No statistically significant difference (p>0.05) was observed in the diagnosis of simulated resorption between the apical, middle, and coronal thirds. When the axial plane was assessed separately, diagnoses were statistically different (p<0.05) among the three root thirds. The apical third differed significantly (p<0.05) from the cervical and middle thirds. Diagnostic errors were more often observed in the apical third compared to the cervical and middle thirds. Mid-sized cavities revealed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between planes, irrespective of the third in which the resorptions were located. CONCLUSION: When tomographic sections are requested for the diagnosis of buccal or lingual external root resorption, sagittal sections afford the best image characterization of the resorption process.


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Humans , Root Resorption , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , CD-ROM , Diagnostic Errors , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Incisor , Mandible , Radiographic Image Enhancement , Radiology Information Systems , Software , Tooth Apex , Tooth Cervix , Tooth Root
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RFO UPF ; 14(2): 158-162, maio-ago. 2009. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-527861

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Os autores apresentam uma revisão da literatura sobre a doença de Von Recklinghausen (neurofibromatose tipo 1) e relatam o caso clínico de uma paciente com comprometimento estomatológico abrangente, evidenciando as características clínicas e radiográficas desta enfermidade. A neurofibromatose é uma doença neurocutânea que apresenta, pelo menos, oito formas reconhecidas, sendo a neurofibromatose tipo 1 (NF1) a mais comum. Embora considerada uma desordem dermatológica, a presença de sinais na cavidade bucal de pacientes com neurobibromatose é bastante referenciada. Paciente de 22 anos, do gênero feminino, procurouo Serviço de Estomatologia do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre referenciando aumento de volume na faceque lhe comprometia a visão. O exame intrabucal revelou aumento de volume de consistência amolecida nos rebordos alveolares superior e inferior do lado esquerdo e, radiograficamente, constatou-se amplo comprometimento ósseo. Após criterioso exame, o quadro clínico observado foi sugestivo de NF1, diagnóstico confirmado pelo exame histopatológico. A extensão do dano, tanto funcional como estético, que pode ser causado pela NF1 e o potencial de transformação maligna da lesão tornam o diagnóstico precoce da enfermidade fundamental para o prognóstico do caso. Além disso, a possibilidade de envolvimento do sistema estomatológico insere o cirurgião-dentista entre os profissionais responsáveis pela identificação dessa doença.


The authors present a Von Recklinghausen Disease(neurofibromatosis type 1) literature review and report aclinical case of a patient with massive stomatologic injuries,focusing on its clinical and radiographic aspects.Neurofibromatosis is a neurodermal disease, which might appear in at least eight different forms, being the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) the most common. While typically considered a dermatologic disorder, intraoralsigns occur quite commonly. A 22-year-old female patient attended at the HCPA Estomatologic Service referringa swelling in the face, which was compromisingher vision. Physical examination has revealed swellingin both upper and lower alveolar ridges on the left side,and, radiographically, it showed high bone injury. After a careful examination, signs and symptoms suggested NF1, later confirmed by histological examination. The functional and aesthetic damage that NF1 may cause tothe patient and the increased risk of malignancy transformation make the early diagnosis fundamental to caseprognosis. The presence of oral manifestations makes the dentist, amongst other professionals, responsible for the disease identification.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Mouth Diseases , Neurofibroma , Neurofibromatoses
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Rev. Fac. Odontol. Porto Alegre ; 50(2): 5-7, ago. 09. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-874431

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A análise cefalométrica é um dos exames utilizados para o diagnóstico e planejamento de um tratamento ortodôntico. Com o objetivo de avaliar o uso que os profissionais fazem da cefalometria, foram enviados questionários a todos os especialistas em Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os resultados mostram que a maioria dos profissionais (96,4%) solicita o exame ao início de todos os tratamentos ortodônticos, apenas a metade (50,4%) solicita-o no final. Ainda, que a maioria (88,3%) valoriza mais o perfil do paciente no estabelecimento do plano de tratamento e apenas 19,2% dos profissionais declararam conferir os cefalogramas recebidos das clínicas. A partir dos resultados conclui-se que a maioria dos especialistas em Ortodontia e Ortopedia Facial no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul solicita a análise cefalométrica computadorizada Padrão USP ao início de todos os tratamentos ortodônticos, considera o perfil do paciente determinante para a escolha da conduta a ser seguida e não questiona os cefalogramas enviados pelas clínicas de radiologia.


Cephalometric analysis is one of the approaches employed to diagnose and plan orthodontic treatment. Aiming to assess the manner orthodentists utilize cephalometry, questionnaires were sent to all specialists on Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics working in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, south Brazil. The results show that the exam is requested by the majority of the professionals (96.4%) as of the beginning of orthodontic treatments, and by only half (50.4%) at the end of treatment. Also, most orthodontists (88.3%) put great value to the patient profile in defining treatment strategies and only 19,2% reported checking the cephalograms they receive. The results afforded to conclude that most specialists on Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics working in Rio Grande do Sul request computerized cephalometric analysis according to the USP standard at the beginning of all orthodontic treatments, and considers patient profile as a determining factor in the choice of the approach to the treatment. Moreover, cephalograms produced by radiography centers are not mistrusted.


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Humans , Cephalometry , Orthodontics , Surveys and Questionnaires
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