Aumento de coroa clínica com a técnica flapless: relato de caso / Clinical crown lengthning with flapless technique: case report

A cirurgia plástica periodontal tem sido indicada para pacientes que apresentam descontentamento com seu sorriso ou desarmonia em relação a sua anatomia gengival. O procedimento tradicional tem sido realizado através da elevação de um retalho para expor o tecido ósseo e subsequente, osteotomia/osteoplastia. Este procedimento exige sutura e um maior tempo de cicatrização, tornando o pós-operatório mais desfavorável em relação às técnicas menos invasivas. Com o avanço das técnicas minimamente invasivas, tem sido proposta a técnica Cirúrgica Periodontal "Flapless", um procedimento minimamente invasivo e inovador, com resultados clínicos extremamente favoráveis. Tem como principal indicação pacientes com o biótipo periodontal fino e intermediário e o planejamento cirúrgico consiste na realização de uma tomografia computadorizada do paciente utilizando um afastador bucal tipo expandex para afastar os tecidos moles e facilitar a visualização da crista óssea vestibular e, desta forma,visualizar e calcular a quantidade de tecido ósseo a ser removido. Após a excisão do tecido gengival, é realizada a osteotomia via sulco gengival, sem abertura de retalho, com utilização de microcinzéis. Um dos principais benefícios é a finalização do procedimento sem a necessidade de suturas, menor desconforto pós-operatório, melhor reparação tecidual e harmonia estética. As evidências clínicas e científicas mostram que o aumento de coroa clínica com a técnica "Flapless" atinge resultados satisfatórios em menor tempo, melhor pós-operatório e previsibilidade (AU)

The increase in clinical crown "Flapless" is a common procedure employed at periodontal plastic to patients with discontent with its gummy smile or with the in harmonious of its gumlines hape. The traditional procedure is performed it the flap lifting to expose the bone and then, osteotomy/ osteoplasty. As a resultof the flap, it requires suturing, making it uncomfortable postoperative. However, with the advancement in a esthetic and constant demands for searching improved results, it was proposed the "Flapless" Technique, which consist of minimally invasive and innov ative procedure, with very favorable clinical out comes. It is mainly indicated to treat patients with thin and intermediate periodontal biotype. Aided by computerized tomography with Expandex, we have a predictability of the amount of bone to be removed. After excision of gingival tissue, gingival sulcus via osteotomy is performed with out opening flap, using micro-chisels. One of the main benef its is the completion of the procedure without sutures, less postoperative discomfort, optimizedt issue repair and perfect as the tic harmony. Clinical and scientific evidence shows that te increase in clinical crown flapless reache satisfactory results in a shorter time, best post operative and predictability in clinical out come. (AU)

Perception and Knowledge of Dentists in Southern Brazil Related to use of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in the Public Health Service

Objective: To investigate the perception and knowledge of dentists regarding use of the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in public health services of cities in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil. Material and Methods: A crosssectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire with 60 dentists who work with public dentistry services. To evaluate possible associations between the use of ART and the independent variables we used the chi-square test and logistic regression models (α = 0.05). Results: Forty-four questionnaires were completed, resulting in a response rate of 73%. Of the respondents, 70.4% supported the use of ART and 81.8% reported having some training in the technique. However, 72.7% consider ART to be a temporary or urgent treatment. Professionals who do not advocate the use of ART were 76% less likely to use the technique when compared to their colleagues who defend the use of the technique (OR = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.06 to 0.98). Conclusion: While most dentists have knowledge and positive attitude towards ART, greater dissemination is required for this technique can be used effectively on the public service.