Treatment of dento-alveolar trauma: knowledge evaluation from southern Brazilian dentists

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate through a specific survey the knowledge of dentists on dental trauma in Southern Brazil regarding their conduct facing some dental trauma injuries. Methods: A survey with five personal and five specific questions on knowledge about dental trauma was carried out with all dentists regularly registered in Pelotas, Brazil (n=276). The data was submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and associations were tested by Chi-square test (p≥0.05). Results: There were a higher number of dentists with up to 10 years since graduation (45.4%) who worked in private dental office (66.1%) and with some specialization (63.7%). Dentists with more years since graduation were associated to less knowledge on dental trauma management (p<0.001). Conclusions: The knowledge of the dentists related to dento-alveolar trauma is lowered with higher time in clinical practice. Continuing education courses should be offered to the dentists by educational institutions (AU)

Epúlide congênita / Congenital epulis

O presente artigo relata o caso de paciente de três dias de idade, sexo feminino, que chegou ao Pronto Socorro Municipal de Pelotas, RS, apresentando grande massa tumoral rósea, pediculada, proveniente do rebordo aveolar maxilar, próxima à linha média. A lesão impedia a amamentação da criança. Após exame, a remoção cirúrgica foi realizada, sob anestesia geral, resultando em cura, sem danos ao desenvolvimento bucal ou geral da paciente. O exame anatomopatológico confirmou o diagnóstico de epúlide congênita. O trabalho discute os aspectos clínicos e histológicos diferenciais e tratamento da lesão