A Case of Proximal Focal Femoral Deficit Managed with Uniplanar External Fixator Application (Limb Reconstruction System)

Limb elongation surgeries have been described as an important modality for the management of proximal focal femoral deficiencies. Limb reconstruction systems are available to perform these limb lengthening procedures.Congenital focal femoral deficiency is a clinical condition that was first described by Aitken. They are congenital disfigurements of the lower extremities, mostly involving proximal femur. However, they are clearly distinguishable from isolated coxa vara1. It has clinical presentations varying from short femur in mild cases to coxa-vara deformity seen in extreme cases. Other presentations include pseudoarthrosis in the proximal femur, hypoplasia of the lateral femoral condyle, absent cruciate ligaments of knees, muscle hypoplasia, and sponge like network of vessels in the proximal femoral plate.1,2Limb lengthening is performed in patients with Paley’s type 1a and 1b congenital femoral deficiency. In cases with Paley Type 2a congenital femoral deficiency, treatment options include knee arthrodesis along with extension prosthesis fitting. Van des rotationplasty, Symes amputation or ablative techniques are the other surgical modalities available.3,4Current literature does not provide us with just a single treatment of choice which is completely safe and successful for limb lengthening procedure in congenital proximal focal femoral deficiency patients. Limb reconstruction system is an excellent method for femoral lengthening by external fixation technique.5 Here we present a case of a female child, aged seven with unilateral proximal femoral focal deficiency managed with LRS technique.

Knowledge of general dentists, endodontists and pediatric dentists about the management on dental traumas: a survey in turkey / Conhecimento de dentistas clínicos-gerais, endodontistas e pediatras sobre o manejo de traumas dentários: uma pesquisa na Turquia

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine endodontists, pedodontists and general dentists' knowledge of management of dental trauma. Material and methods: A web-based survey including 13 questions was prepared using Google forms, and a link to the survey was sent to the general dentists, endodontists and paediatric dentists via social media. The questionnaire asked for information regarding the age, gender, state of education, type of institution and knowledge levels about dental traumas. A total of 258 questionnaires were returned, and the One-Way Anova for practitioners' knowledge and the statistical analysis of the relationship between gender, vocational training and training by using Mann-Whitney U tests for participants. Results: As a result of statistical analysis, although there was no statistical difference between pedodontists and endodontists in their knowledge levels, it was found that both occupational groups had higher knowledge level than general dentists (p = 0,0001). While there was a significant difference between practitioners at university and oral and dental health hospital (p = 0.0001), there was no difference between practitioners in university hospital and private office (p = 0.065). Conclusions:In conclusion, general dentists had knowledge of inadequate dental trauma management and the knowledge level of dentists working at oral and dental hospital was lowe (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar o conhecimento de dentistas clínicos gerais endodontistas, odontopediatras sobre o tratamento de traumatismos dentários. Material e métodos: Uma pesquisa na Web, incluindo 13 perguntas, foi preparada utilizando os formulários do Google. Um link para a pesquisa foi enviado aos dentistas clínicos gerais, endodontistas e odontopediatras via mídia social. O questionário solicitou informações sobre idade, sexo, estado da educação, tipo de instituição e níveis de conhecimento sobre traumas dentários. Um total de 258 questionários foram devolvidos e o One-way ANOVA foi utilizado para avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais e a análise estatística da relação entre gênero, treinamento vocacional e treinamento foi realizada utilizando o teste de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: como resultado da análise estatística, embora não tenha havido diferença estatística entre pediatra e endodontista em seus níveis de conhecimento, verificou-se que ambos os grupos ocupacionais apresentaram maior nível de conhecimento que os dentistas em geral (p = 0,0001). Embora tenha havido uma diferença significativa entre os profissionais da universidade e o hospital de saúde bucal e odontológico (p = 0,0001), não houve diferença entre os profissionais do hospital universitário e consultório particular (p = 0,065). Conclusões: Em conclusão, os dentistas clíncos-gerais tinham conhecimento de tratamento inadequado do traumatismo dentário e o nível de conhecimento dos dentistas que trabalhavam nos hospitais odontológicos era menor. (AU)

Evaluación del conocimiento de tratamiento de trauma dentoalveolar entre odontólogos de hospitales públicos en Barranquilla, Colombia / Evaluation of the knowledge treatment in dentoalveolar trauma among dentists of public hospitals in Barranquilla, Colombia

Resumen Objetivo: Evaluar el grado de conocimiento de los odontólogos generales de la red pública del distrito de Barranquilla acerca del trauma dentoalveolar. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo transversal, basado en encuestas dirigidas a 33 odontólogos generales de la Red Pública del distrito de Barranquilla, acerca del conocimiento en trauma dentoalveolar. La encuesta fue validada previamente por un equipo experto de odontólogos cirujanos y endodoncistas. La población diana estuvo conformada por 51 odontólogos de la red pública del distrito de Barranquilla. Se realizó un muestreo no aleatorio a conveniencia. Se efectuó un análisis descriptivo de los datos de la encuesta: promedio, mediana y moda, con el programa estadístico Microsoft Excel®. Resultados: Se observó que un 12.12 % (n=4) de los sujetos en estudio tiene un nivel de conocimiento malo, un 18.18 % (n=6) un nivel aceptable, mientras que solo un 9.09 % (n=3) tiene un nivel bueno. La categoría con más frecuencia fue la regular, con un 60.6 % (n=20). Conclusión: En este proyecto se observó que la mayoría de odontólogos generales que participaron fueron categorizados con el grado de conocimiento regular (60.6 %) y aceptable (18.18 %) de acuerdo con la escala de respuestas correctas del cuestionario aplicado. Un grado de conocimiento malo se presentó en un 12.12 %, mientras que solo un 9.09 % presento un grado de conocimiento bueno.

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the degree of knowledge of general dentists in the public network of the district of Barranquilla on dentoalveolar trauma. Materials and methods: Observational study, descriptive cross-sectional, based on interviews with 33 general dentists of the public network from Barranquilla, regarding dentoalveolar trauma. The survey was previously validated by an expert team of dental surgeons and endodontists. Results: It was observed a 12.12% (n=4) of the population studied had a low level of knowledge, 18.18% (n=6) an acceptable level, while only 9.09% (n=3) had a good level of knowledge. The most frequent category was "regular" with a 60.6% (n=20). Conclusion: In this project, it was observed that most general dentists who participated were categorized with a "not to standard" level of knowledge (60.6%) and acceptable (18.18%) according to the right answer scale of the applied questionnaire. A "low" level of knowledge was present on 12.12%, while only a 9.09% had a good level of knowledge.

Currículo y actuación del Estomatólogo General ante situaciones de desastres / Curriculum and conduct of the General Dentist in disaster situations

Fundamento: entre las funciones a cumplir por el Estomatólogo General se encuentra la atención estomatológica integral ante situaciones especiales, y están concebidas de acuerdo a las medidas previstas en los planes en tiempo de guerra y en situaciones de desastres. Objetivo: identificar las potencialidades que ofrece el currículo para la formación del Estomatólogo General en su actuación ante situaciones de desastres en tiempo de paz acorde con el Plan de Estudio D de la carrera. Métodos: se desarrolló una investigación enmarcada dentro de la metodología para la evaluación curricular con predominio de los métodos cualitativos. Esta se llevó a efecto en el Hospital Universitario "Manuel Fajardo Rivero" en Villa Clara, en el curso escolar 2012-2013. Se utilizaron métodos del nivel teórico y empírico. Se analizó el plan de estudio, el modelo del profesional y los programas de las disciplinas. Resultados: la disciplina Preparación para la Defensa declara un sistema de conocimientos, habilidades y valores que garantizan el desempeño de los futuros estomatólogos en esta faena, y se constata la necesidad de establecer nexos de continuidad con las asignaturas de la disciplina Estomatología General Integral. Conclusiones: la concepción curricular para la formación de modos de actuación profesional ante situaciones de desastres se sustenta en el papel de la disciplina Preparación para la Defensa, la presencia de la estrategia curricular ante desastres bélicos y naturales y en la protección del medio ambiente, y de asignaturas precedentes y posteriores que favorecen la integración de contenidos.

Background: among the functions or job profile of the General Dentist it is the comprehensive dental care in special situations, which is designed according to the measures provided for in the plans for wartime and disaster situations. Objective: to identify the potential of the curriculum for the training of the General Dentist in facing disaster situations in peacetime, in accordance with the Curriculum D for Dentistry undergraduate studies. Methods: a study was conducted, framed within the curriculum assessment methodology, with a predominance of qualitative methods. It was carried out at the Manuel Fajardo Rivero Military Hospital in Villa Clara, during the academic year 2012-2013. Theoretical and empirical methods were used. The curriculum, the professional competences and the syllabi of the disciplines were analyzed. Results: the discipline Training for Defense includes a system of knowledge, skills and values ??that guarantee the performance of future dentists in this task. It was also found that there is a need to establish links of continuity with the subjects of the discipline Comprehensive General Dentistry. Conclusions: the curricular approach for the training in forms of professional conduct to face disaster situations is based on the role of the discipline Training for Defense, the existence of the curricular strategy for facing war and natural disasters and for environmental protection, and the existence of preceding and following subjects favoring content integration.

General dentist orthodontic practice in foreign legal systems

OBJECTIVE: General dentist orthodontic practice is a controversial issue and this paper aims to analyze it comparing foreign laws to Brazilian Legal System. METHODS: Regulations and scientific texts concerning orthodontic practice by general dentists, in Portuguese or English language, were sought. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Portugal clearly forbids general dentist orthodontic practice; United States of America do not clearly forbid general dentist orthodontic practice, but do regulate and promote campaigns to encourage public to seek specialist service; in Australia and England, corrective orthodontics are offered both by orthodontists and general dentists; it was not possible to evaluate how orthodontic services are provided in Eastern Europe; and the fact that general dentists are forbidden to practice corrective orthodontics in Brazilian Legal System is compatible to other countries policy.