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To investigate the occurrence of head and face injuries in Brazilian schoolchildren victims of physical bullying. Material and Methods:A population-based study was conducted on a stratified sample of 525 adolescents aged 13 to17 years of both sexes. Data on sex, age, occurrence of physical bullying, form of aggression, affected body region and presence of oral lesions were collected. Two questionnaires were used: one on bullying model TMR (Training and Mobility of Researchers) and another to record injuries in the maxillofacial region. The bivariate analysis used the Chi -square and Fisher's exact tests, with significance level of 5 %. Results:Among victims of bullying, 19.4 % were victims of physical bullying, more often among males (63.6 %). Face injuries were reported by 36.4 % of students, and involvement of the oral cavity reported by four individuals with lesions located in soft tissues. There was no association between sex of the victim and affected body region and between sex and form of aggression (p > 0.05). Head injuries were more frequent among boys (42.9 %), while face injuries were more frequent among girls (37.5 %). There was association between age of victims and the presence of injuries in the neck region (p = 0.04). Conclusion:The occurrence of physical bullying was more common among boys and face was the most affected body region. Injuries in the oral cavity involved soft tissues, especially lips, and no face and dental fractures were found...
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Brazil , Social Behavior , Schools , Maxillofacial Injuries , Violence/psychology , Chi-Square Distribution , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
Introduction: The use of clinical indicators to evaluate oral health status and the need for treatment is recognized as having limitations, and nowadays other factors, among them social and quality of life, have been used. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-perception of oral health in adults using the Dental clinics at a public university. Methodology: This cross-sectional study had a sample of 86 participants. A questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic data and application of the GOHAI index were used. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed with absolute and percentage data, using the Epi Info. version 6 software program. Result: The majority of users were women (89.7 %); marital status: married (69.8 %); age-range from 35 to 38 years (39.6 %), they had completed high school (32.6 %), and had a monthly income from 1 to 3 minimum wages (79.1 %). Results of the GOHAI index were classified as low, presenting a score value of 27.06. Conclusion: A low index and negative impact of oral health conditions on the daily lives of the evaluated users was verified.
Introdução: O uso de indicadores clínicos para avaliar o estado de saúde bucal e a necessidade de tratamento é reconhecido como tendo limitações, atualmente têm sido utilizados outros fatores entre eles os sociais e a qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Este trabalho teve como objetivo a avaliação da autopercepção da saúde bucal, em adultos usuários das clínicas de Odontologia de uma universidade pública. Metodologia: O estudo do tipo transversal teve uma amostra de 86 participantes. Foram utilizados um questionário, constando dos dados sócio demográficos, e a aplicação do índice GOHAI. A análise estatística foi descritiva, com dados absolutos e percentuais, através do programa Epi Info. versão 6. Resultado: A maioria dos usuários era composta por mulheres (89,7 %), com estado civil de casadas (69,8 %), na faixa etária de 35 a 38 anos (39,6 %), tinham ensino médio completo (32,6 %), com renda mensal de 1 a 3 salários mínimos (79,1 %). O resultado do índice GOHAI foi classificado como baixo, apresentando valor do escore de 27,06. Conclusão: Foi verificado um baixo índice e impacto negativo das condições de saúde bucal na vida diária dos usuários avaliados.
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Quality of Life , Mathematical Computing , Health Status , Oral Health , Adult Health , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento de acadêmicos de Odontologia frente à correta interpretação dos recursos semiotécnicos utilizados no diagnóstico endodôntico, bem como a concordância com a hipótese diagnóstica sugerida pelos mesmos. Métodos: Foram avaliados 49 prontuários odontológicos, corretamente preenchidos, de pacientes atendidos em uma clínica de Endodontia nos períodos correspondentes ao segundo semestre de 2007 e primeiro semestre de 2008. Resultados: Revelaram alto grau de concordância diagnóstica entre as hipóteses sugeridas pelos acadêmicos e a dos pesquisadores, representadas por 71,43% dos casos. Apontaram, também, erro de diagnóstico de 80,00% para a condição de pulpite reversível, sendo esta confundida com pulpite irreversível em 60,00% dos casos e, em 20,00% com necrose pulpar.Conclusão: A necrose pulpar foi a condição mais facilmente diagnosticada pelos alunos, com um percentual de 93,90%, seguida de pulpite irreversível, 27,30%, e pulpite reversível, 20,00%. Podendo-se inferir que é imperativa a junção do componente teórico com a experiência clínica como ponto de partida para o sucesso da terapia endodôntica.
Objective: To evaluate the skill of dental students to perform a correct interpretation of technical semiotic resources used in endodontic diagnosis as well as their agreement with the hypothetical diagnosis suggested by these students. Methods: A total of 49 correctly completed dental records of patients who attended an endodontics clinic during the second half of 2007 and the first half of 2008, were assessed. Results: The results showed a high level of diagnostic agreement between the hypotheses suggested by the students and those of the researchers, represented by 71.43% of the cases. They also pointed out a diagnostic error of 80% for the condition of reversible pulpitis, which was mistaken for irreversible pulpitis in 60% of the cases, and for pulp necrosis in 20% of the cases. Conclusion: Pulp necrosis was the condition most easily diagnosed by the students, with a percentage of 93.9%, followed by irreversible pulpitis at 27.3%, and reversible pulpitis at 20%. It could be inferred that it is imperative to combine the theoretical basis and clinical expertise as the starting point for successful endodontic therapy.