Prevalência das posições e grau de dificuldade cirúrgica de terceiros molares inferiores: um estudo radiográfico retrospectivo / Prevalence of positions and degree of surgical difficulty in lower third molars: a retrospective radiographic study

Objetivo: Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar a prevalência do posicionamento dos terceiros molares inferiores seguindo a classificação de Winter e Pell & Gregory, e determinar os níveis de dificuldade para a exodontia através do índice de Pederson. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo radiográfico, transversal e retrospectivo avaliou 100 radiografias panorâmicas provenientes dos prontuários odontológicos atendidos nos ambulatórios de Cirurgia bucal, de pacientes entre 15 e 61 anos de idade, no período de 2015 a 2017. As radiografias panorâmicas foram avaliadas por meio do software ImageJquanto aos posicionamentos dos terceiros molares inferiores pela classificação de Winter e Pell & Gregory, enquanto o nível de dificuldade foi avaliado pelo índice de Pederson. Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva. Resultados: A maior prevalência de terceiros molares inclusos foi observada em mulheres, com idade média de 26 anos. Quanto a posição dos dentes inclusos, a posições vertical (44,0%), nível A (74,7%) e classe III (69,9%) foram as mais prevalentes. Na escala de Pederson, a dificuldade cirúrgica "muito difícil" foi a mais encontrada. Discussão: nossos resultados sugerem estabelecer um melhor planejamento cirúrgico e prognóstico aos pacientes, minimizando a possibilidade de complicações durante e após as extrações de terceiros molares inferiores. Conclusão: Ambas classificações auxiliam o cirurgião-dentista a estabelecer um melhor planejamento e prognóstico aos pacientes. A aplicabilidade das radiografias panorâmicas, associados a avaliação clínica, justificam menores possibilidades de complicações pós-cirúrgicas em terceiro molar inferior.

Aim: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of the mandibular third molars position in according to the Winter and Pell & Gregory classification, and to determine the levels of difficulty for exodontia through the Pederson index. Materials and Methods: Radiographic, cross-sectional and retrospective study evaluated 100 panoramic radiographs of patients between 15 and 61 years old, from dental records seen at the Oral Surgery department in the period from 2015 to 2017. The panoramic radiographs were evaluated using ImageJ software regarding the positioning of the lower third molars by the Winter and Pell & Gregory classification, while the level of difficulty was evaluated by the Pederson index. The results obtained were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis.Results: The highest prevalence of included third molars was observed in women, with an age average of 26 years. Regarding the position of the included teeth, the vertical position (44.0%), level A (74.7%), and class III (69.9%) were the most prevalent. In the Pederson scale, the "very difficult" surgical difficulty was the most found. Discussion: results suggest establishing better surgical planning and prognosis for patients, minimizing the possibility of complications during and after extractions of mandibular third molars.Conclusion: Both classifications help the dental surgeon to establish better planning and prognosis for patients. The applicability of panoramic radiographs, associated with clinical evaluation, justifies a fewer possibility of complications in the lower third molar post-extraction

Abordagem clínico-cirúrgica de cisto periapical: relato de caso / Clinical-surgical approach of periapical cyst: Case report

Introdução: o cisto periapical é classificado como cisto odontogênico inflamatório, sendo a lesão periapical de maior incidência na cavidade bucal. A lesão é assintomática, radiograficamente apresentando imagem radiolúcida, unilocular, bem definida, circundando o ápice de um dente desvitalizado. Para concluir o diagnóstico de cisto periapical, é necessário realizar, também, exame histopatológico. Métodos: o presente trabalho visou descrever o caso clínico de uma paciente com 12 anos de idade, sexo feminino, apresentando extensa restauração em resina composta e lesão no periápice do dente #16 (aproximadamente 15,2mmx 14,6mm), com presença de fístula palatina. A partir do diagnóstico clínico e radiográfico de cisto periapical, optou-se primeiramente pelo tratamento endodôntico convencional. Após sucessivas trocas de medicação intracanal (usando clorexidina gel 2% + hidróxido de cálcio), a fístula não regrediu e, assim, foi sugerida a enucleação da lesão, com encaminhamento do material para exame histopatológico. Resultados: após um acompanhamento de dois anos, foi possível constatar a efetividade do tratamento proposto. Conclusão: o correto diagnóstico depende de conhecimentos técnicos e experiência clínica, sendo necessária, muitas vezes, a atuação conjunta de várias especialidades para resolução do caso (AU).

Introduction: periapical cysts are classified as inflammatory, odontogenic cysts; periapical lesions are the most common lesions in the oral cavity. These lesions are asymptomatic; radiographically, they present radiolucent, unilocular, well-defined images and they surround the apices of devitalized teeth. To correctly diagnose a periapical cyst it is also necessary to perform a histopathological examination. Methods: the present study describes the clinical case of a twelve year-old female patient who presented an extensive restoration of composite resin and a periapical lesion in tooth No. 16 (approximately 15.2 x 14.6 mm), with the presence of palatine fistula. Based on the clinical and radiographic diagnosis of the periapcal cyst, we first opted for conventional endodontic treatment. After successive changes of intracanal medication (using 2% chlorhexidine gel and calcium hydroxide) the fistula did not regress and thus it was decided to enucleate the lesion; the material was then sent for histopathological examination. Results: after two years follow-up it was possible to verify that the treatment had been effective. Conclusion: a correct diagnosis depends on technical knowledge and clinical experience; it is often necessary to work jointly with several different specialists to solve a case (AU).

Effectiveness of a vestibular rehabilitation protocol to improve the health-related quality of life and postural balance in patients with vertigo

Introduction Dizziness can be characterized as a balance disorder that causes discomfort, leading to several functional limitations. Currently, vestibular rehabilitation has been highlighted as a possible treatment. Objective Analyze the effects of completing a vestibular rehabilitation treatment protocol on quality of life and postural balance in patients with vestibular complaints, as well as to compare these effects between the patients taking or not taking antivertigo drugs. Methods A nonrandomized controlled trial was performed with 20 patients previously diagnosed with vestibular diseases. Information regarding vertigo symptoms, quality of life as assessed through the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, visual analog scale of dizziness, and stabilometry using force platform was collected. Patients were treated for 12 weeks by a customprotocol. The sample was divided into two groups according to the use (medicated group, n = 9) or not (control group, n = 11) of antivertigo drugs. Results There was improvement in quality of life (p < 0.001) and intensity of dizziness (p = 0.003) with the intervention. An improvement of postural balance was observed through functional tests. However, no statistically significant difference was noted in stabilometry. When both groups were compared, no statistically significant differences between the variations of the variables analyzed were found in the re-evaluation session. Conclusion Quality of life and postural balance are improved with intervention. However, this improvement is not associated with pharmacologic treatment.

Reflexões sobre a memória e o esquecimento da influência africana durante a Belle Époque brasileira / Reflections on memory and the forgetfulness of African influence during the Brazilian Belle Époque

Esse artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre como a memória social era articulada por grupos negros e brancos durante a Belle Époque Brasileira. Este período, que começa no final do século XIX e termina na década de trinta, teve como característica a exaltação e a adoção da cultura europeia, em especial a francesa, no país. Entretanto, como “europeizar” um país que possuía um enorme contingente de pessoas negras e mulatas e com forte influência da cultura africana? Busca-se, neste trabalho, pensar como a capoeira, a música e as confrarias elaboravamas memórias sociais – com destaque para as memórias comuns, práticas, pessoais e históricas orais – da comunidade negra e, como a elite brasileira, através de medidas jurídicas e de mudanças arquitetônicas, se utilizava das memórias históricas documentais e públicas para gerar um esquecimento de uma parcela da população que não se encaixava no novo projeto de identidade nacional.

This article aims to reflect on how social memory was articulated by groups of colored people and groups of white people during the Brazilian Belle Époque. This period, which begins inthe late nineteenth century and ends in the thirties, was characterized by exaltation and the adoption of the European culture, particularly the French. However, how to "Europeanise" a country that had a huge contingent of colored and mulatto people strongly influenced by the African culture? One aims, in this work, to reflect on how the capoeira, music and confraternitieselaborated social memories - especially the common, practical, personal and historical oral ones of the colored community and how the Brazilian elite, through legal measures and architectural changes, made use of documentary and public historical memories to generate forgetfulness ofpart of the population that did not fit the new national identity project.