Home / Archives / Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024) / Articles SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF MOLAR INCISOR HYPOMINERALIZATION (MIH) OPACITIES IN FIRST PERMANENT MOLARS

Aim: To evaluate the spatial distribution of MIH opacities in first permanent molars (FPM). Materials and methods: an analysis of intraoral photographs of FPM with demarcated MIH opacities was conducted. The presence of opacity was computed in a digital matrix, discriminating the anatomical regions of the FPM surfaces. The frequencies of distribution of the opacities were descriptively analyzed through 227 FPM digital images of 89 children built in GIMP and Python and by Spearman correlation (= 0,05). Results: the occlusal surface was the most affected one (94% to 100%). In the upper FPM, the palatine surface was the second most affected one (84%-91%). In the lower FPM, the vestibular surface was the second most affected one (85%-80%). A similar pattern of opacity distribution was observed in the contralateral teeth. On smooth surfaces, opacities were more frequent in the regions closer to the occlusal surface than to the cervical one. Conclusion: MIH opacities were mostly present on occlusal, vestibular, and lingual/palatine surfaces, respectively. There is a possibility that the occurrences are in accordance with the chronology of dental formation.

Inheritance pattern of molar-incisor hypomineralization

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the segregation patterns of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in families, given the evidence that its etiology is influenced by genetics. Clinically, MIH may be detected in parents and/or siblings of MIH-affected children. Our study included children with at least one first permanent molar affected by MIH (proband) and their first-degree relatives (parents and siblings). The participants were examined clinically to detect MIH, according to the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry criteria (2003). A total of 101 nuclear families (391 individuals) were studied. Proband diagnosis was followed by MIH classification of the subject, his parents and siblings, as affected, unaffected, or unknown. Segregation analysis was performed using the multivariate logistic regression model of the Statistical Analysis for Genetic Epidemiology package, and segregation models (general transmission, environmental, major gene, dominant, codominant and recessive models). The Akaike information criterion (AIC) was used to evaluate the most parsimonious model. In all, 130 affected individuals, 165 unaffected individuals, and 96 unknown individuals were studied. Severe MIH was found in 50.7% of the cases. A segregation analysis performed for MIH revealed the following different models: environmental and dominance (p = 0.05), major gene (p = 0.04), codominant (p = 0.15) and recessive models (p = 0.03). According to the AIC values, the codominant model was the most parsimonious (AIC = 308.36). Our results suggest that the codominant model could be the most likely for inheriting MIH. This result strengthens the evidence that genetic factors, such as multifactorial complex defect, influence MIH.

Aesthetical perception of dental fluorosis in a Colombian low income community / Percepção estética da fluorose dentária em uma comunidade colombiana de baixa renda / Percepción estética de la fluorosis dental en una comunidad colombiana de bajos ingresos

Abstract Introduction and objective: The Dental Fluorosis (DF) is a development defect of enamel resulting from overexposure to fluoride and can aesthetically compromise the patient. This study aims to investigate the relationship between aesthetic perception and dental fluorosis (DF) in a low-income community with high DF prevalence. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 171 Colombian schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 years living in low socioeconomic community (El Cedro, district of Ayapel, Córdoba, Colombia). After receiving authorization, the students were examined for DMFT and dmft indexes (WHO criteria), and for DF (TF index). The aesthetic perceptions were verified by the Child Perceptions Questionnaire About Tooth Appearance (CQATA). Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, the chi-square test, the Student´s t-test, the one-way ANOVA test, and linear regression at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results: The prevalence of DF in this sample was 84.8% (n=145). Only the presence of caries (DMFT/ deft≠ 0) had a significant impact on aesthetic perceptions. A significantly lower rate was found in girls for the report of pleasant color domain. The number of teeth affected by DF had a significant positive correlation with mean overall perception of dental health. Conclusion: The presence of mild DF in children with low socioeconomic status, from a population with a high prevalence of the condition, did not seem to have an impact on the report of pleasant color of teeth domain.

Resumo Introdução e Objetivo: A fluorose dentária (FD) é um defeito de desenvolvimento do esmalte decorrente da sobre-exposição ao flúor e pode comprometer esteticamente o paciente. O presente estudo se propõe a investigar a relação entre percepção estética e fluorose dentária em uma comunidade de baixa renda com alta prevalência de FD. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 171 escolares colombianos de 8 a 12 anos de idade, moradores de uma comunidade de baixa renda (El Cedro, distrito de Ayapel, Córdoba, Colômbia). Após receber autorização, os estudantes foram examinados para os índices CPOD e ceod (OMS) e para o FD (TF index). As percepções estéticas foram verificadas pelo "Child Perception Questionaire about Teeth Appearence" (CQATA). A análise dos dados foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva, teste do qui-quadrado, teste t de Student, teste ANOVA one-way e regressão linear em nível de significância de p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: A prevalência de FD nesta amostra foi de 84,8% (n = 145). Apenas a presença de cáries (CPOD/cpod≠0) teve um impacto significativo nas percepções estéticas. Uma taxa significativamente menor foi encontrada em meninas para o relato de domínio de cor agradável. O número de dentes afetados pela FD teve correlação positiva significativa com a percepção geral da saúde bucal. Conclusão: A presença de FD leve em crianças com baixo nível socioeconômico, de uma população com alta prevalência da doença, não parece ter impacto na satisfação com a coloração dos dentes.

Resumen Introducción y objetivo: La fluorosis dental (FD) es un defecto en el desarrollo del esmalte como resultado de la sobreexposición al fluoruro y puede comprometer estéticamente al paciente. Este estudio tiene como objetivo investigar la relación entre la percepción estética y la fluorosis dental en una comunidad de bajos ingresos económicos y con alta prevalencia de FD. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal con 171 escolares de 8 a 12 años que viven en una comunidad socioeconómica baja (El Cedro, distrito de Ayapel, Córdoba, Colombia). Los estudiantes fueron examinados para caries dentaria (índices DMFT y dmft (criterios de la OMS) y para el fluorosis dentaria (índice TF). La percepción estética se verifico con el cuestionario sobre percepciones de los niños sobre la apariencia de los dientes (CQATA). El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante estadísticas descriptivas y las pruebas de chi cuadrado, t de Student, ANOVA de una vía y la regresión lineal (p ≤ 0.05). Resultados: La prevalencia de FD fue de 84.8% (n = 145). Solo la presencia de caries (DMFT/deft ≠ 0) tuvo un impacto significativo en las percepciones estéticas. Se encontró una tasa significativamente más baja en las niñas para el informe acerca de color agradable. La cantidad de dientes afectados por FD tuvo una correlación positiva significativa con la percepción general de la salud dental. Conclusión: La presencia de FD leve en niños con bajo nivel socioeconómico, en una población con una alta prevalencia de este defecto de esmalte, no pareció tener tuvo un impacto en la aceptción aceptar la apariencia del color de los dientes.

Qualidade de vida e percepção estética da cárie dentária / Quality of life and aesthetic perception of dental caries / Calidad de vida y la percepción estética de la caries dental

Objetivo: Relacionar a percepção estética e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal na presença de cárie dentária em escolares. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado em Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil, entre outubro de 2014 e março de 2015, com 260 escolares, de 8 a 10 anos, divididos em grupos clínicos segundo a presença de cárie dentária. Utilizaram-se questionários "Child Perceptions Questionnaire" e "Child Questionnaire About Teeth Appearence" e avaliação clínica para detecção de dentes cariados, perdidos ou obturados em dentes permanentes e decíduos. Dados analisados através do teste qui-quadrado e Mann Whitney, p ≤ 0.05. Resultados: Dos 260 escolares, 130 (50%) apresentavam a doença cárie, com maior frequência (62,0%) na faixa etária 8 anos. Variáveis socioeconômicas, como menor renda familiar e menor escolaridade da mãe, estiveram associadas ao grupo com cárie (p<0,05 e p<0,01 respectivamente). No grupo com cárie, os domínios sintomas orais (4,9 vs 6,6), bem-estar emocional (3,0 vs 4,7) e bem-estar social (2,2 vs 3,5) foram maiores que no grupo sem cárie. Com relação à percepção estética, o domínio psicológico (0,94 vs 1,27) e a percepção geral de saúde bucal (2,26 vs 2,93) se apresentaram maiores no grupo com cárie. Na regressão linear, observou-se contribuição significativa dos números de dentes permanentes cariados e o índice ceo-d (dentes decíduos cariados, extraídos e obturados) na pior percepção de qualidade de vida. Conclusão: A cárie dentária afeta negativamente a percepção estética e a qualidade de vida em crianças de 8 a 10 anos.

Objetive: To relate the aesthetic perception and the oral health-related quality of life in the presence of dental caries in schoolchildren. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out in Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil, from October 2014 to March 2015, with 260 schoolchildren aged 8 to 10 years, divided into clinical groups according to the presence of dental caries. The Child Perceptions Questionnaire and the Child Questionnaire About Teeth Appearance were applied and a clinical evaluation of permanent and deciduous dentition was conducted for detection of decayed, missing or filled teeth. Data was analyzed using the chi-square test and Mann-Whitney's test, p ≤ 0.05. Results: Of the 260 students, 130 (50%) had caries disease, with the highest frequency (62.0%) in 8-year-olds. Socioeconomic variables, such as lower family income and lower maternal schooling, were associated with the dental caries group (p<0.05 and p<0.01, respectively). In the dental caries group, the domains oral symptoms (4.9 vs 6.6), emotional well-being (3.0 vs 4.7) and social well-being (2.2 vs 3.5) were higher than in the caries-free group. Regarding the aesthetic perception, the psychological domain (0.94 vs 1.27) and the overall perception of oral health (2.26 vs 2.93) were higher in the group with dental caries. In the linear regression, there was a significant contribution of the number of permanent decayed teeth and the dmft (decayed, missing and filled deciduous teeth) index to the worst perception of quality of life. Conclusion: Dental caries negatively affects aesthetic perception and quality of life in 8- to 10-year-old children.

Objetivo: Relacionar la percepción estética y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud bucal de escolares con caries dental. Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado en Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil, entre octubre de 2014 y marzo de 2015 con 260 escolares entre 8 y 10 años que fueron divididos en grupos clínicos según la presencia de caries dental. Se utilizaron los cuestionarios "Child Perceptions Questionnaire" y "Child Questionnaire About Teeth Appearence" y la evaluación clínica para detectar los dientes con caries, los perdidos u con obturaciones en dientes permanentes y deciduos. Los datos fueron analizados a través de las pruebas Chi-cuadrado y Mann Whitney con p ≤ 0,05. Resultados: Entre los 260 escolares, 130 (50%) tenían caries con más frecuencia en la franja de edad de 8 años (62,0%). Las variables socioeconómicas como la menor renta familiar y menor escolaridad de la madre se asociaron con el grupo que tenía caries (p<0,05 y p<0,01 respectivamente). Los dominios síntomas orales (4,9 vs 6,6), el bien estar emocional (3,0 vs 4,7) y el bien estar social (2,2 vs 3,5) fueron mayores en el grupo con caries que el grupo sin caries. Respecto la percepción estética, el dominio psicológico (0,94 vs 1,27) y la percepción general de salud bucal (2,26 vs 2,93) se presentaron mayores en el grupo con caries. A partir de la regresión linear se observó la contribución significativa de los números de dientes permanentes con caries y el índice ceo-d (dientes deciduos con caries, extraídos y con obturación) para la peor percepción de calidad de vida. Conclusión: La caries dental afecta de manera negativa la percepción de la estética y la calidad de vida de niños entre 8 y 10 años.

Clinical aspects of dental fluorosis according to histological features: a Thylstrup Fejerskov Index review / Aspectos clínicos da fluorose dentária de acordo com as características histológicas: revisão do índice Thylstrup Fejerskov / Aspectos clínicos de la fluorosis dental de acuerdo con las características histológicas: una revisión del índice de Thylstrup Fejerskov

Abstract Dental fluorosis is a developmental defect of enamel caused by chronic and excessive fluoride intake resulting in a hypomineralized enamel with increased porosity. It is clinically identified as spots ranging from mild white lines to opaque spots covering all or part of the enamel surface and breakdown after teeth eruption. However, the clinical definition of the fluorosis degree in teeth is not an easy task, having been presented many indices that generally qualify the severity degree with variations in the details. As the choice of treatment is closely linked to the defect severity, the purpose of this article is to present the clinical aspects of dental fluorosis represented through the Thylstrup-Fejerskov Index. The severity scores are presented according to histological features and the differences between them will be discussed in order to enable the dentist to correctly diagnose and choose the most appropriate treatment for the patient with DF.

Resumo A fluorose dental (FD) é um defeito de desenvolvimento do esmalte causado pela ingestão crônica e excessiva de flúor, resultando em um esmalte hipomineralizado com maior porosidade. Clinicamente é identificada como manchas que vão desde delicadas linhas brancas até manchas opacas que cobrem parte ou toda a superfície do esmalte podendo sofrer pigmentações ou fraturas após a irrupção. No entanto, a definição clínica do grau de comprometimento dos dentes não é uma tarefa fácil e tem sido apresentada na forma de índices que geralmente qualificam o grau de severidade com maior ou menor detalhes. Como a escolha do tratamento está intimamente ligada à gravidade do defeito, o objetivo deste artigo é apresentar os aspectos clínicos da fluorose dental representadas por meios do índice de Thylstrup-Fejerskov (1978). Os escores de severidade são apresentadas de acordo com as características histológicas e as diferenças entre eles serão discutidas a fim de permitir ao dentista diagnosticar corretamente e escolher o tratamento mais adequado para o paciente com FD.

Resumen La fluorosis dental (FD) es un defecto del desarrollo del esmalte dental causado por la ingesta crónica y excesiva de fluoruro, que resulta en un esmalte hipomineralizado y poroso. Clínicamente se manifiesta desde manchas y delicadas líneas blancas hasta manchas opacas que cubren parte o toda la superficie del esmalte, el cual es susceptible a pigmentaciones o fracturas post-eruptivas. Sin embargo, establecer el grado de compromiso de los dientes no es una tarea fácil y para esto se han presentado índices que determinan el grado de severidad con mayor o menor detalle. Como la decisión de tratamiento está estrechamente relacionada a la gravedad del defecto, el objetivo de este artículo es presentar los aspectos clínicos de la fluorosis dental de acuerdo al índice de Thylstrup-Fejerskov (1978). Los grados de severidad son representados de acuerdo con las características histológicas y las diferencias entre ellos son discutidas para que el odontólogo pueda diagnosticas correctamente y escoger el tratamiento más adecuado para el paciente con FD.

Survival of sealants in molars affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization: 18-month follow-up

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical survival of sealants applied in first permanent molars (FPMs) affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH), at 18 months of follow-up. Forty-one first permanent molars were selected from 21 children, 6–8 years of age. MIH was classified by one calibrated examiner (kappa = 0.80) according to EAPD criteria. The inclusion criteria were fully erupted FPMs with MIH or sound FPMs (without MIH) for which sealant treatment was indicated. The FPMs were assigned to two groups: CG (control group) and HG (MIH group). Both groups were treated with sealant (FluroShield). Clinical follow-up was performed from baseline to 18 months to assess anatomical form, marginal adaptation, retention and presence of caries, according to criteria set by the United States Public Health Service-Modified, and was conducted by a blinded examiner (kappa = 0.80). The actuarial method was used to evaluate the survival of the sealants. The survival rates for the groups were compared using Fisher’s exact test (α = 5%). The cumulative survival rates were 81% at 1 month, 68.8% at 6 months, 68.8% at 12 months, and 62.6% at 18 months for CG, and 88% at 1 month, 84% at 6 months, 76% at 12 months, and 72% at 18 months for HG. No significant difference was found between the groups. The sealants in molars affected by MIH presented a survival rate similar to the sealants in the control, suggesting that sealants may be an adequate approach for preventing carious lesions in MIH-affected molars.

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH): conservative treatment management to restore affected teeth

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the 12-month clinical performance of glass ionomer restorations in teeth with MIH. First permanent molars affected by MIH (48) were restored with glass ionomer cement (GIC) and evaluated at baseline, at 6 and at 12 months, by assessing tooth enamel breakdown, GIC breakdown and caries lesion associations. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test and actuarial survival analysis. The likelihood of a restored tooth remaining unchanged at the end of 12 months was 78%. No statistically significant difference was observed in the association between increased MIH severity and caries at baseline (p > 0.05) for a 6-month period, or between increased MIH severity and previous unsatisfactory treatment at baseline (p > 0.05) for both a 6- and 12-month period. A statistically significant difference was observed in the association between increased MIH severity and extension of the restoration, involving 2 or more surfaces (p < 0.05) at both periods, and between increased MIH severity and caries at baseline (p < 0.05) at a 12-month period. Because the likelihood of maintaining the tooth structures with GIC restorations is high, invasive treatment should be postponed until the child is sufficiently mature to cooperate with the treatment, mainly of teeth affected on just one face.

Abordaje conservador y mínimamente invasivo de la Hipomineralización Molar-Incisivo (HMI) -Relato de casos clínicos / Minimally invasive treatment for esthetic management of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) -A case report

La Hipomineralización Molar-Incisivo (HMI) es un defecto de esmalte de origen sistèmico que afecta uno o varios molares permanentes, asociado en algunos casos a los incisivos permanentes. Defectos de esmalte, como la HMI pueden influenciar negativamente la calidad de vida, percepción estètica y autoestima de niños y adolescentes. Las opciones de tratamiento para este tipo de alteración, incluye desde medidas preventivas y procedimientos restauradores hasta la extracción dental. Factores como la edad y expectativas del paciente, severidad de la alteración y materiales deben ser considerados en el plan de tratamiento del paciente con HMI. La utilización de resinas compuestas para la restauración de molares e incisivos ha mostrado buenos resultados relacionados a la durabilidad y estètica. Este artículo presenta dos casos clínicos sobre el abordaje de la HMI en dientes anteriores, realizando preparos cavitários conservadores por medio de puntas ultrasónicas adaptadas a un sistema de ultrasonido y restauración con resina compuesta, obteniendo resultados estéticos favorables con un año de acompañamiento.

Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative developmental enamel defect that affects one to four permanent first molars, with or without involvement of permanent incisors. Enamel defects may produce many symptoms that have physical, social and psychological effects and influence day-to-day living or quality of life. The available treatment modalities for teeth with MIH are extensive, ranging from prevention, restoration, to extraction. Factors such as age, patient expectations, severity of the lesion and materials should be considered in the treatment of the patient with MIH. Restoration with composite resin is an alternative choice for posterior and anterior MIH defective teeth and its use has been show acceptable results. This article describes two clinical cases involving pediatric patients with MIH whose procedure of cavity preparation was based on the use of CVD ultrasound diamond tips and restored using composite resin obtaining favorable esthetics results after a 1 year follow-up.

Aesthetic management of molar-incisor hypomineralization

Introduction: Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) has been challenging for clinical practice. The term refers to an enamel defect that affects permanent molars and often permanent incisors. This defect may result in high sensibility, coronal destruction of the molars, aesthetic problem when incisors are affected, which can jeopardize the child`s emotional and psychological development. Objective: The aim of this paper is to report two cases in which a conservative approach was adopted using new technologies for direct restorative treatment of incisor with MIH opacities. Case report: Patients aged 11 and 12 years-old attended to the clinics of the School of Dentistry (Sao Paulo State University - Unesp) complaining about the appearance of incisors due to the presence of opacities on the labial surface. The cases were diagnosed as MIH, presenting enamel defects on the permanent molars and incisors. Direct restorations were carried out with minimal removal of the opacities using CVD diamond tip (CVDentus, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil) coupled to an ultrasonic device (CVDentus, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil) and direct restorations with composite resin. The result of the restorative treatment was satisfactory in both cases, with children showing immediate satisfaction. Conclusion: The incisors affected by MIH should be treated to improve the child`s self-esteem and avoid negative effects on their psychology development. The aesthetic treatment of the incisors should be conservative, since the replacements of restorations are needed throughout life.

Influência dos hábitos de sucção na manifestação de dor têmporo-mandibular: revisão sistemática / Influence of oral sucking habits on symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction: a systematic review

Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura para avaliar os efeitos dos hábitos parafuncionais de sucção sobre a ATM e estruturas adjacentes em crianças. Os artigos incluídos foram identificados por meio de pesquisas bibliográficas da Bireme, Pubmed, ClinicalTrials.gov, The National Research Register e Pro-Quest Dissertation Abstracts and Thesis, usando os termos de busca temporomandibular joint, sucking behavior and fingersucking. As pesquisas sobre os hábitos atuais ou anteriores de chupar o dedo e/ou uso de mamadeiras e chupetas e a presença de dor na ATM com crianças até 12 anos foram incluídas. Oito estudos foram selecionados, e 4 apresentaram uma associação, mas sem significância estatística. Os achados científicos demonstram uma associação baixa ou ausente de DTM com hábitos de sucção parafuncionais.

Objective: To assess the attitudes and knowledge about hepatitis by scholars and dental practitioners from Recife and its metropolitan region. Method: The research protocol was submitted and approved by the Ethics and Human Research Committee of the Federal University of Pernambuco. There were included 230 undergraduate students in dentistry and 104 dentists who exercise their professional activity in Recife and its Metropolitan Region. They signed a consent form and answered a questionnaire, the evaluative instrument, with objective questions about biosafety, transmission of hepatitis and sexually transmitted diseases. Results: About the types of hepatitis 133 (57.8%) students and 61 (58.7%) professionals claimed to know the types A, B and C. Concerning transmission 31 (13.5%) students and 25 (24.0%) professionals said that the main route of transmission were sexual and bloodstream respectively. Relating to imunization 221 (96.1%) students and 99 (95.2%) professionals reported that have been vaccinated against hepatitis B, however, only 126 (54.8%) students and 55 (52.9%) professionals have followed the immunization's schema. Regarding the cleaning of the office equipment, 18.7% of the students replied that they do not know who does it. 56.7% of professionals said that it was performed with alcohol 70 ° GL.Conclusions: The findings indicate that there is a concern for biosafety but the knowledge about the forms of hepatitis transmission and biosecurity measures need to be better settled.

Manifestation of molar-incisor hypomineralisation in twins: clinical case reports / Manifestação da hipomineralização molar-incisivo em gemelares: relatos de casos clínicos

A Hipomineralização molar-incisivo é um defeito qualitativo do tecido dental, de origem sistêmica, que afeta um ou mais primeiros molares permanentes e, por vezes, os incisivos permanentes. Ainda não há dados conclusivos sobre a etiologia desta hipomineralização, no entanto, os fatores sistêmicos, como doenças respiratórias e complicações prénatais e perinatais são considerados como possíveis causas. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar três casos clínicos de crianças gemelares, sendo um casal de gêmeos monozigóticos, e dois gêmeos dizigóticos com a alteração de hipomineralização molar-incisivo, além de mostrar evidências de sua manifestação, bem como as características clínicas e os fatores etiológicos envolvidos. Os achados clínicos envolvendo gêmeos mostram que ameloblastos são especificamente afetados em sua fase de desenvolvimento, que inclui uma série de fatores, como complicações pré-natais e perinatais, porém não decisivos no desenvolvimento da alteração e sugere ainda uma possível susceptibilidade genética para a esta doença. São necessários estudos observacionais prospectivos utilizando uma amostra da população, contendo dados sobre os últimos três meses de gestação até a erupção dos dentes permanentes para confirmar as possíveis relações de causa-efeito.

Molar-incisor hypomineralisation is a qualitative defect of dental tissue of systemic origin affecting one or more permanent first molars and sometimes the permanent incisors as well. There are still no conclusive data on the aetiology of this hypomineralisation, however, systemic factors such as respiratory diseases and prenatal and perinatal complications are regarded as possible causes. The objective is to present three clinical cases of twins, one Monozygotic and two Dizygotic Twins with molar-incisor hypomineralisation, showing evidence of its manifestation as well as clinical the characteristics and aetiological factors involved. The clinical findings involving twins suggest that ameloblasts are specifically affected in their developmental phase, which includes a number of factors. Although prenatal and perinatal complications are not decisive in the development of molar-incisor hypomineralization, it is suggested a possible genetic susceptibility to the disease. Prospective observational studies using a population sample containing data on the last three months of gestation to the eruption of permanent teeth are needed to confirm the causeeffect relationships.

M.I.H. (Hipomineralização Molar Incisivo) - Um dos defeitos de esmalte mais desafiadores na Odontopediatria / MIH (Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization) - One of the enamel defects most challenging in Pediatric Dentistry

Um dos grandes desafios atuais da Odontologia é o tratamento dos pacientes com o defeito de esmalte conhecido como Hipomineralização Molar-Incisivo (HMI), que está intimamente relacionado com o desenvolvimento de lesão cariosa. Os fatores etiológicos envolvidos ainda não estão totalmente elucidados. Alterações sistêmicas que sensibilizam os ameloblastos no período entre o último trimestre gestacional e os três primeiros anos de vida podem estar associadas ao defeito do esmalte. Contudo, existe uma grande questão na literatura com relação a um possível padrão genético de transmissibilidade, pois a HMI pode se tratar de uma condição autossômica recessiva ou até mesmo, uma forma desconhecida de amelogênese imperfeita. Diante da complexidade de variáveis que envolvem a referida condição, o intuito do presente artigo é relatar as características da doença no sentido de contribuir para o seu diagnóstico, por meio da apresentação de dois casos acompanhados na Clínica de Pós-Graduação da Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara-Unesp.

One of the main challenges of Dentistry is the treatment of patients with a enamel defects known as Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH), which is closely related to the developmentof caries lesions. The etiological factors involved are not yet fully elucidated.Systemic conditions that sensitize the ameloblasts in the period between the last trimester of pregnancy and the first three years of life may be associated with enamel defects. However, there is a big issue in the literature regarding a possible genetic pattern of transmission, because the HMI can deal with an autosomal recessive condition or evenan unknown amelogenesis imperfecta form. Given the complexity of variables involving this condition, the aim of this paper is to report the disease characteristics in order to contribute to the diagnosis, by presenting two cases followed at the Graduate Clinic atAraraquara School of Dentistry -UNESP.

Hipomineralização molar-inciso: avaliação longitudinal em crianças de 6 a 9 anos / Molar-incisor hypomineralization: longitudinal evaluation in children 6 to 9 years

Os objetivos deste estudo foram: observar a evolução clínica dos pacientes com HMI, para estabelecer a relação entre a sua severidade com fatores socioeconômicos, índice CPO-D e a presença de DDE, avaliar a evolução clínica do dente afetado por HMI, para estabelecer a relação com a presença de cárie, necessidade de tratamento e a ocorrência de perdas estruturais. Foram acompanhados 49 pacientes com HMI com idade entre 6 e 9 anos, totalizando 588 molares e incisivos com e sem alterações, que receberam tratamento preventivo e proteção com CIV quando indicados. As coletas de dados foram realizadas ao longo de 1 ano, com intervalos de 6 meses por meio de exame clínico, moldagem e fotografias. Um questionário semi-estruturado foi respondido pelas mães a fim de identificar a renda familiar, a escolaridade dos responsáveis e a fonte de água consumida. A análise descritiva, o teste Exato de Fisher, Qui-quadrado, McNemar e análise de sobrevida pelo método Kaplan-Meier foram usados para demonstrar os resultados encontrados. Houve uma associação significante entre o agravamento da HMI e o aumento do CPO-D. O nível sócio-econômico do paciente e a presença de DDE na dentição decídua não foram fatores relacionados à severidade. As fraturas pós-eruptivas ocorreram em 7 dos dentes afetados por manchas de HMI. Das restaurações acompanhadas, 16 apresentaram fratura, ocorridas todas nos primeiros molares permanentes. A presença de HMI apresentou estreita relação com a necessidade de tratamento e com o índice CPO-D. Com a grande possibilidade da estrutura afetada por HMI se manter hígida, 95% para manchas e 77% para restaurações atípicas, não se justifica a remoção, por completo ou prematuramente, da área afetada

The goals of this study were to evaluate the clinic prognostic of patients with molar-incisor-hypomineralization (MIH), to establish the relation between its severity with socioeconomic background factors, DMTF index and the presence of dental enamel defects (DED), evaluate the clinical progress of the tooth affected by that injury, to establish the relation with the presence of dental decay, treatment needs and the occurrence of structural lost. The sample was constituted by 49 patients with HMI aging from 6 to 9 years old. This sample presented 588 molars and incisors teeth with and without abnormalities, which received preventive treatment and protection with conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) when indicated. The data were collected along of one year with one period of 6 month of interval to clinical exam, impressions and intrabucal photographs. A semi-structured questionnaire was answered by the main guardians aimed to identify the family income, level of schooling and the source of water intake. The descriptive analysis, Fisher Exact test, Quis-square, McNemar and the Kaplan-Meier method (survive analysis) were performed. As results, there was a significant association between the MIH progression with the increase of DMTF index. The patient socioeconomic status and the presence of DED in the primary dentition were not the main factors related to severity. There were 7 post eruptive fractures in the group with MIH spots. Of all restored teeth, 16 first permanent molars presented fractures. The presence of MIH showed a close relation with the need of treatment and with the DMTF index. The results showed a high index of success of this treatment in maintain the sound structure of the teeth affected by HMI with 95% related to spots and 77% to atypical restorations procedures. Thus, remove the affected structure completely or prematurely is not a justified clinical decision

Eficiência de um grupo de sala de espera na adesão do aleitamento materno exclusivo / Waiting room group effectiveness in adhesion of exclusive breastfeeding

O aleitamento materno é a estratégia isolada que mais previne mortes infantis, além de promover a saúde da mãe e do bebê. Existem evidências que o leite materno é o alimento ideal para o crescimento e desenvolvimento dos lactentes, além de ser responsável por benefícios importantes à mãe no pós-parto. É recomendado pelo Ministério da Saúde que o aleitamento materno seja exclusivo nos seis primeiros meses de vida do bebê.Objetivo: este estudo determinou se houve validade das ações em grupos de sala de espera com gestantes, na adesão da amamentação exclusiva.Metodologia: a coleta de dados foi realizada na comunidade rural da cidade de São Carlos, SP, Brasil, utilizando um questionário semi-estruturado elaborado com parâmetros na Pesquisa de Prevalência de Aleitamento Materno nas Capitais Brasileiras e no Distrito Federal PPAM-CDF, 2007, sendo aplicado durante o primeiro mês do lactente e depois de realizado o acompanhamento mensal da nutriz com objetivo de monitorar a amamentação exclusiva.Resultados: dentre os fatores de desmame precoce ou opção pela complementação alimentar, 60% das puérperas relataram motivos oriundos de crendices populares e 20% o fim da licença maternidade.Conclusão: o estudo demonstrou maior período de adesão ao aleitamento materno exclusivo por parte das nutrizes que freqüentaram o grupo de sala de espera, e as mesmas, demonstraram acerca dos benefícios da amamentação para a mãe e filho, maiores conhecimentos do que as que não participaram...

Breastfeeding is the strategy that most prevents child deaths, in addition to health promoting of mother and baby. There is evidence that human breast milk is the ideal food for the growth and development of infants, responsible for important benefits to the mother in the postpartum period. It is recommended by the Ministry of health that breastfeeding is exclusive in the first six months of the infant's life.Aim: this study determined if there was validity of actions in groups of waiting room with pregnant women, the accession of exclusive breastfeeding.Methodology: collection of data was performed in the rural community of the city of São Carlos, SP, Brazil, using a semi-structured questionnaire prepared with parameters used in the “Research of the Prevalence of Breastfeeding in the Brazilian Capital Cities and the Federal District PPAM-CDF, 2007”, being applied during the first month of the infant and after the monthly monitoring of the nursing mother with the objective of monitoring the exclusive breastfeeding.Results: among the factors of early weaning or choice of complementary feeding, 60% of mothers reported reasons from popular superstitions and 20% the end of maternity leave.Conclusion: the study demonstrated a greater period of membership to the exclusive breastfeeding on the part of the mothers who have attended the group of the waiting room, and the same, demonstrated about the benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and son, greater knowledge of what the who did not participate in it...

Considerações sobre o uso do piercing lingual / Considerations regarding the use of tongue piercing

OBJETIVO: Verificar as implicações do uso do piercing lingual em indivíduos da cidade de Araraquara, São Paulo. MÉTODOS: A cidade de Araraquara, São Paulo possui cinco estabelecimentos para colocação de piercing, dos quais apenas dois autorizaram a realização da pesquisa e permitiram acesso a listagem dos usuários de piercing lingual. Os usuários foram contatados pelo telefone. Ao final do estudo a amostra esteve composta por 100 indivíduos de ambos os sexos, maiores de 18 anos, que fazem ou fizeram uso do piercing lingual. Para levantamento das informações utilizou-se um formulário, com seis questões objetivas. Os dados obtidos foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. RESULTADOS: Dos participantes, 77 indivíduos usavam piercing lingual há mais de seis meses. O tempo de cicatrização após a colocação do adereço foi abaixo de quatro meses, sendo que, 68 pessoas utilizaram enxaguatórios bucais e 19, além deste, utilizaram analgésicos. Apenas 11 pessoas não apresentaram sintomas após as primeiras semanas decorrentes da colocação do piercing e 56 indivíduos relataram complicações como aumento da salivação, dificuldade na fala, fraturas dentárias, traumas na gengiva ou mucosa e dificuldades na alimentação. CONCLUSÃO: Frente às implicações apresentadas pelo uso do piercing lingual justifica-se o despendimento de esforços na orientação de jovens frente à opção de utilização de piercing na cavidade oral.

OBJECTIVE: Investigated the consequences of tongue piercing in individuals from the city of Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: In Araraquara there are five piercing shops, but only two agreed to help the research by providing the contact information of customers who had had their tongues pierced. These customers were contacted by telephone. By the end of the research, the sample consisted of 100 individuals from both genders aged 18 years or more. Not all of them still had their tongue piercing. A form with six objective questions was used to collect information. The information was then analyzed by descriptive statistics. RESULTS: From the 100 participants, 77 had been using tongue piercing for more than 6 months. It took less than 4 months for the tongue to heal. Sixty-eight individuals used oral rinses and of these, 19 also used painkillers. Only 11 individuals did not present symptoms after the first weeks using the piercing. On the other hand, 56 individuals reported complications such as increased salivation, speaking difficulties, gingival or mucosal traumas, dental fractures and eating difficulties. CONCLUSION: All these tongue-piercing complications justify efforts to inform the youth about the use of piercing in the oral cavity.