Práticas integrativas e complementares na odontologia / Integrative and complementary practices in dentistry / Prácticas integradoras y complementarias en odontología

As Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (PICs) apresentam-se como métodos coadjuvantes, auxiliando na obtenção de sucesso em determinados tratamentos clínicos e/ou cirúrgicos, atuando na prevenção, auxiliando na cura e no equilíbrio psicossomático com a finalidade de reestabelecer concordância entre mente e corpo. O Conselho Federal de Odontologia (CFO) regulamentou práticas como acupuntura, hipnose, terapia floral e fitoterapia, entretanto, suas aplicabilidades dependem da emissão de uma habilitação e seu devido registro no Conselho (Resolução CFO 82/2008). Para a Odontologia, as PICs proporcionam novas ferramentas para exercer um atendimento integral do ser humano. Neste trabalho, propõe-se fazer uma revisão de literatura sobre as PICs e Odontologia. Esta revisão de literatura foi realizada por meio de busca de artigos na base de dados Scielo, PubMed e Scholar Google no período de 2000 a 2021. Foram encontrados artigos sobre as seguintes PICs atuando conjuntamente com a Odontologia: terapias florais, acupuntura, hipnodontia, ozonioterapia, laserterapia, fitoterapia, homeopatia e odontologia antroposófica. Essas práticas apresentam grande valia, pois promovem o bem-estar sem causar dano ao indivíduo, apresentando poucos ou nenhum efeito colateral possibilitando maior segurança aos pacientes, além de favorecer a relação entre paciente e cirurgião-dentista, otimizando o tempo de trabalho no consultório odontológico e reduzindo custos.

Integrative and Complementary Practices (PICs) are presented as supporting methods, helping to achieve success in certain clinical and/or surgical treatments, acting in prevention, assisting in healing and psychosomatic balance in order to reestablish agreement between mind and body. . The Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO) has regulated practices such as acupuncture, hypnosis, floral therapy and herbal medicine, however, their applicability depends on the issuance of a license and its proper registration with the Council (Resolution CFO 82/2008). For Dentistry, PICs provide new tools to provide comprehensive care to human beings. In this work, we propose to review the literature on PICs and Dentistry. This literature review was carried out by searching articles in the Scielo, PubMed and Scholar Google databases from 2000 to 2021. Articles were found on the following PICs working together with Dentistry: floral therapies, acupuncture, hypnodontics, ozone therapy , laser therapy, phytotherapy, homeopathy and anthroposophic dentistry. These practices are of great value, as they promote well-being without causing harm to the individual, presenting few or no side effects, allowing greater safety for patients, in addition to favoring the relationship between patient and dentist, optimizing working time in the dental office and reducing costs.

Las Prácticas Integrativas y Complementarias (PIC) se presentan como métodos coadyuvantes, ayudando a obtener el éxito en determinados tratamientos clínicos y/o quirúrgicos, actuando en la prevención, ayudando en la cura y en el equilibrio psicosomático con el fin de restablecer la concordancia entre mente y cuerpo. El Consejo Federal de Odontología (CFO) ha regulado prácticas como la acupuntura, la hipnosis, la terapia floral y la fitoterapia, sin embargo, su aplicabilidad depende de la emisión de un título y su correcto registro en el Consejo (Resolución CFO 82/2008). Para la odontología, los PIC aportan nuevas herramientas para la atención integral del ser humano. En este trabajo, nos proponemos hacer una revisión bibliográfica sobre los PIC y la Odontología. Esta revisión bibliográfica se realizó mediante la búsqueda de artículos en las bases de datos Scielo, PubMed y Scholar Google desde el año 2000 hasta el 2021. Se encontraron artículos sobre los siguientes CFP que actúan conjuntamente con la Odontología: terapias florales, acupuntura, hipnodoncia, ozonoterapia, terapia láser, fitoterapia, homeopatía y odontología antroposófica. Estas prácticas tienen un gran valor porque promueven el bienestar sin causar daño al individuo, presentando pocos o ningún efecto secundario, proporcionando mayor seguridad a los pacientes, y favoreciendo la relación entre el paciente y el dentista, optimizando el tiempo de trabajo en el consultorio y reduciendo los costos.

Inter-incisive index in Bulgarians and its application in dentistry / Indice interincisivo en búlgaros y su aplicación en odontología

SUMMARY: In recent years, aesthetic dentistry has become a major focus for the public. Facial attractiveness plays a key role on modern society and the creation of harmonious smile is an aim for every dentist. The objective of this study was to define certain values of the inter-incisive index in Bulgarians, the sexual dimorphism and bilateral asymmetry and to verify differences of this index between Bulgarians and other Balkan populations. The present study included 121 males and 111 females of Bulgarian origin aged 20- 40 years. Mesiodistal dimensions of maxillary central and lateral incisors were measured by Dentistry Sliding Vernier Caliper. We used the technique of direct anthropometry, modified by Prof. Y. Yordanov. We calculated the inter-incisive index as ratio of the mesiodistal dimension of maxillary lateral incisor to the mesiodistal dimension of the maxillary central incisor. The measurements were analyzed with SPSS 23. The level of statistical significance was set at P< 0.05. The inter-incisive index showed no statistically significant differences between left and right side of the dental arch in both sexes. We did not find statistically significant differences between males and females as well. On the other hand, we found statistically significant differences in MD values of incisors between Bulgarians and other Balkan nations. Inter-incisive index shows no sexual dimorphism and bilateral asymmetry in Bulgarians. This can be helpful in aesthetic dentistry, in prosthodontics and in orthodontic treatment planning.

RESUMEN: En los últimos años, la odontología estética se ha convertido en un foco importante para el público. El atractivo facial juega un papel clave en la sociedad moderna y la creación de una sonrisa armoniosa es importante para todos los dentistas. El objetivo de este estudio fue definir ciertos valores del índice interincisivo en búlgaros, el dimorfismo sexual y la asimetría bilateral y verificar diferencias de este índice entre búlgaros y otras poblaciones balcánicas. El presente estudio incluyó a 121 hombres y 111 mujeres de origen búlgaro entre 20 y 40 años de edad. Las dimensiones mesiodistales de los incisivos superiores centrales y laterales se midieron con un calibrador Vernier deslizante de odontología. Utilizamos la técnica de antropometría directa, modificada por el Prof. Y. Yordanov y se calculó el índice interincisivo como la relación entre la dimensión mesiodistal del incisivo lateral superior y la dimensión mesiodistal del incisivo central superior. Las medidas se analizaron con SPSS 23. El nivel de significancia estadística se fijó en P<0,05. El índice interincisivo no mostró diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los lados izquierdo y derecho de la arcada dentaria en ambos sexos. Tampoco encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre hombres y mujeres. Por otro lado, encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los valores de DM de los incisivos entre búlgaros y otras naciones balcánicas. El índice interincisivo no muestra dimorfismo sexual ni asimetría bilateral en los búlgaros. Esto puede ser útil en odontología estética, en prostodoncia y en la planificación de tratamientos de ortodoncia.

Valoración de los estadios de maduración ósea a través de las vértebras cervicales / Assessment of skeletal maturation stages using cervical vertebrae

RESUMEN La Ortodoncia se preocupa por la corrección precoz de la maloclusión; esta especialidad prioriza la armonía de las bases óseas en relación con la discrepancia y el posicionamiento dentario, aspectos que pueden ser corregidos en cualquier época de la vida. Por estas razones, es de gran importancia conocer el pico de crecimiento. La tendencia actual en Ortodoncia, en la evaluación de la maduración ósea, es reducir el número de radiografías a las estrictamente necesarias, por lo que existen una serie de investigadores que han desarrollado índices de maduración esquelética con los perfiles de los cuerpos de las vértebras cervicales. Estas aparecen generalmente en las telerradiografías laterales de cráneo, y son utilizadas para el diagnóstico ortodóncico, lo cual favorece la eliminación de radiografías adicionales. Se recomienda utilizar el método de la evaluación de maduración ósea a través de las vértebras cervicales en los servicios cubanos de Ortodoncia.

ABSTRACT Orthodontics is concerned with the early correction of malocclusion; this speciality prioritizes the harmony of the bony bases in relation to the discrepancy and dental positioning, aspects that can be corrected at any time of life. For these reasons, it is of great importance to know the growth peak. The current trend in Orthodontics, in the evaluation of skeletal maturation, is to reduce the number of radiographs to those strictly necessary; that is why there are a number of researchers who have developed skeletal maturation indices with the profiles of the cervical vertebral bodies. These generally appear on lateral skull teleradiographs, and are used for orthodontic diagnosis, which favours the elimination of additional radiographs. It is recommended to use the method of skeletal maturation evaluation through the cervical vertebrae in Cuban orthodontic services.

Revisión Bibliográfica sobre la implantología: causas y complicaciones / Bibliographic review on implantology: causes and complications

RESUMEN La implantología es una rama en constante evolución que cada vez presenta técnicas más rápidas, predecibles y mínimamente invasivas; hoy en día es una solución bastante completa para aquellas personas que por distintos motivos han perdido una o más piezas dentales y ha traído grandes avances en el área odontológica. Los avances científicos y tecnológicos, así como la mejora de la praxis quirúrgica, han logrado que la tasa de éxito de los implantes dentales sea superior al 95% después de un año de la colocación de los implantes dentales. Se conoce que el porcentaje de fracaso de estos procedimientos es relativamente bajo. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica con el objetivo de actualizar información sobre la importancia de la implantología, sus causas y complicaciones (AU).

SUMMARY Implantology is a branch in constant evolution, presenting every time faster, more predictable and minimally invasive techniques; nowadays it is a very complete solution for those persons that, for any reason, have lost one or more teeth, and has meant great advances in odontology. Scientific and technological advances, and also the improvement of surgical praxis, have made the success rate of dental grafts higher than 95 % after a year of being made. It is known that failure percentage is relatively low. A bibliographic review was carried out with the aim of updating the importance of implantology, its causes and complications (AU).

Molar superior con dos raíces palatinas: descripción de un caso / Upper molar with two palatine roots: a case description / Molar superior com duas raízes palatinas: uma descrição do caso

Antecedentes: La morfología radicular en molares superiores presenta menos variabilidad anatómica, sin embargo, es muy importante tener en cuenta que existen alteraciones anatómicas, y que aun no están bien fundamentadas, se asocia a hiperactividad en la vaina epitelial de Hertwig o bien asociados a factores externos durante la odontogénesis. Descripción del caso: El presente artículo relata un caso de un segundo molar superior derecho con pulpitis irreversible sintomática, en el examen radiográfico se observa la existencia de una raíz supernumeraria palatina. Se realizó tratamiento endodontico con ProtaperNext® y se obturó con técnica lateral modificada con ultrasonido. Conclusión: Los molares con raíces supernumerarias requieren del conocimiento y experiencia del clínico para integrar los métodos de diagnóstico tales como exámenes radiográficos, tomográficos, de microscopía así como técnicas para el tratamiento endodóntico.

Background: Radiographic examination in upper molars is often deficient in order to diagnose abnormalities in the root canal system and to be able to choose the ideal treatment. Description of the case: This article shows the clinical case of a second right upper molar with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. An accessory root on the palatal is observed in a radiographic examination. A therapy of the canal was carried out with ProtaperNext ® and the sealing was made by cold lateral condensation with ultrasonic condensation. Conclusión: It is very important to know the root canal system morphology of the tooth to be treated in order to offer the patient an adequate treatment.

Antecedentes: O exame radiográfico em molares superiores é frequentemente deficiente para diagnosticar anormalidades no sistema de canais radiculares e para poder escolher o tratamento ideal. Descrição do caso: Este artigo mostra o caso clínico de um segundo molar superior direito com pulpite irreversível sintomática. Uma raiz acessória no palato é observada em um exame radiográfico. A terapia do canal foi realizada com ProtaperNext ® e a vedação foi feita por condensação lateral fria com condensação ultra-sônica. Conclusão: É muito importante conhecer a morfologia do sistema de canais radiculares do dente a ser tratado, a fim de oferecer ao paciente um tratamento adequado.

Bioluminiscencia: Herramienta de Medición y Análisis en Lavado de Manos Clínico Aplicado a la Odontología / Bioluminiscence Measurement Tool and Analysis in Clinical Hand Washing Technique Applied to Dentistry

RESUMEN: El estudio fue realizado en 40 estudiantes de ambos sexos, que cursaban 2° año el año 2017 de la carrera de Odontología, en estudiantes de la Universidad de La Frontera. El objetivo fue evaluar la efectividad de la técnica de Lavado de Manos Clínico (LMC) demostrando el grado de eficiencia, mediante Bioluminiscencia. La técnica que permite una medición cuantitativa rápida de los residuos orgánicos de superficie, por la cuantificación de cantidad de Adenosín Trifosfato (ATP). Empleándose un Luminómetro, 3M™ Clean-Trace™, se programó la medición de contaminación en dos puntos claves, región interdigital e hiponiquio, en ambas manos, por medio de la lectura de Unidades Relativas de Luz (URL). Se analizó la contaminación previa a la técnica de LMC y posterior al desarrollo de la técnica, en las regiones indicadas, por medio de Hisopado v/s aprobación/rechazo considerando como Aprobado <250 URL y Rechazado >251 URL., nivel de contaminación v/s sexo, y distribución de aprobación/rechazo tanto antes y después de realizada la técnica de LMC. El muestreo previo al LMC determinó en todas las localizaciones muestreadas existen rangos de aprobación/ rechazo entre 35-42,5 % / 57,5-65 %, encontrándose la mayor contaminación en ambas manos en hiponiquio. Posteriormente de realizada la técnica de LMC el rango de corte de aprobación/rechazo fue de 80-90 % / 10-20 %, el porcentaje más alto se pesquisó en mano izquierda hiponiquio. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el programa estadístico SPSS Statistics for Windows, análisis descriptivo, prueba t- test, prueba de Levene. Un valor de p < 0,05 para significancia. Obteniéndose diferencias significativas en análisis del valor la media, según zonas de muestreo y rangos de aprobación/rechazo en URL, que varían entre p=0,000 y p=0,015, que se presentó en mano izquierda zona interdigital posterior al LMC. Según la media concluimos que las regiones hisopadas tanto previas y posteriores a la ejecución del LMC en hiponiquio la piel está más contaminada, que es paradojal ya que la técnica incorpora un acento en esta localización, tiene un mejor acceso y contacto con jabón y agua.

SUMMARY: The study was conducted in 40 undergraduate students of both sexes, who were in the 2nd year of the 2017 year enrolled in the Undergraduate Dentistry Program of the Universidad de La Frontera. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a Clinical Hand Washing technique (CML), demonstrating the degree of efficiency and implementing improvement behaviors of the technique using Bioluminescence. This technique allows a rapid quantitative measurement of organic residues on a surface by quantifying the amount of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). For that purpose, a Luminometer, 3M™ Clean-Trace™, was used to obtain the contamination level in two key points, Interdigital Region and Hyponychium, of both hands by quantification of Relative Light Units (URL). Hand contamination prior to CML and after the development of the technique was tested in the Interdigital and Hyponychium regions of both hands, through surface ATP swab considering as Approved <250 URL and Rejected > 251 URL. Also, the level of contamination v/s sex, and approval/rejection distribution before and after the CML were tested. The approval/rejection range for pre-CML sampling at all selected locations was 35-42.5 % / 57.5-65 %, fin ding the highest contamination rate in Hyponychium in both hands. After performing the CML we obtained 90 % of approval in all sites, with a 10 % rejection rate; the highest percentage was surveyed on left hand Hyponychium. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics for Windows, a descriptive analysis, test t-test for independent samples, test of homogeneity of Levene variances. A p value <0.05 was established for statistical significance. There were significant differences in analysis of the mean value, according to sampling zones and URL approval / rejection ranges, ranging from p = 0.000 to p = 0.015 (Interdigital region of left hand, post-LA TÉCNICA DE LMC). The left hand presented greater contamination in both swab areas both before and after the execution of CML. The most contaminated region was the Hyponychium, which was paradoxical, because the technique emphasizes the hygiene of this location and has better access and contact with soap and water.

Accuracy of dental models fabricated by CAD/CAM milling method and 3D printing method

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of a dental model fabricated using the CAD/CAM milling method and the 3D printing method. materials and method: this study was conducted in sequence of the digitization of the master model using an intraoral scanner, the manufacturing of working models (milling model, Multi-jet printing model and color-jet printing model) by using the scan data of the master model, the digitization of the working model by using a laboratory scanner, the superimposition of the digital data of the master model and working models using inspection software, and 3-dimensional analysis. ten measurements per group were done by one practitioner. one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test were performed to compare the difference between the three groups. results: the overall difference in models caused by the manufacturing method was measured as 73.05µm±9.64µm, 84.52µm±4.78µm, and 96.05µm±5.43µm in the milling group, multi-jet printing group and color-jet printing group, respectively. the difference according to the shape of the teeth, the abutment teeth among the three parts was recorded with the lowest values as 19.18±2.08µm, 77.10±7.48µm, and 56.63±4.58µm. conclusions: dental models manufactured by the CAD/CAM milling method presented superior accuracy over the models manufactured by the 3D printing method. therefore, the use of optimized CAD software and appropriate materials is crucial for the fabrication accuracy of dental models.

Vestibuloplastia con la técnica de Edlan Mejchar: descripción de cuatro casos clínicos / Vestibuloplasty with Edlan Mejchar technique: description of four clinical cases

Antecedentes: En ocasiones, las retracciones gingivales se asocian a altas fuerzas tensionales de los músculos y a vestíbulos poco profundos. Dichas retracciones generan problemas periodontales a los pacientes por la dificultad de limpiar estas zonas. La vestibuloplastia por medio de la técnica de Edlan Mejchar permite, en una sola intervención y un solo campo quirúrgico, controlar los factores etiológicos y una inserción trepadora de la encía al eliminar las fuerzas tensionales. Objetivo: Describir la efectividad de la técnica de Edlan Mejchar empleada para solucionar retracciones gingivales producidas por fuerzas tensionales en cuatro casos clínicos. Descripción de los casos: Se presentaron cuatro pacientes con retracciones gingivales en dientes incisivos inferiores con poca encía adherida debida a fuerzas tensionales del frenillo labial inferior. Como tratamiento se usó la técnica de Edlan Mejchar que incluyó una incisión supraperióstica y relajantes internas en el tejido conjuntivo. Resultados: El porcentaje de cobertura radicular logrado después del procedimiento fue de aproximadamente el 60 % y se eliminaron inserciones anómalas del frenillo. Conclusiones: La técnica de Edlan Mejchar de vestibuloplastia mostró resultados favorables en los casos descritos en los cuales el frenillo labial ejercía fuerzas tensionales sobre el periodonto de dientes anteriores inferiores.

Background: Sometimes gingival retractions are associated with high muscular tensional forces and shallow vestibules. Such retractions cause periodontal problems to patients due to the cleaning access limitations. Edlan Mejchar vestibuloplasty technique allows controlling, in one intervention and a single surgical field, etiological factors and a creeping gingival attachment by eliminating tensional forces. Purpose: To describe the effectiveness of Edlan Mejchar technique to solve gum retractions caused by tensional forces in four clinical cases. Description of cases: Four patients with gingival retractions in lower incisors and little adhered gingiva due to lower lip frenulum tension seek dental treatment. Edlan Mejchar vestibuloplasty was the surgical treatment chosen, which consisted of supraperiosteal incisions and internal dissections in connective tissue. Results: The percentage of root coverage achieved was close to 60 % and abnormal frenulum insertions were eliminated. Conclusion: Vestibuloplasty through Edlan Mejchar technique showed favorable results in the cases described in which the labial frenum exerted tensional forces on the periodontium of lower anterior teeth.

Establishing an Eco-friendly Dental Practice: A Review.

Have dentists paused to think as to where the gloves, fixer, plastic waste, mercury waste, and X-ray films used in the clinic end up after disposal? Or considered how much water, electricity, and other resources our dental clinics use? Dentists need to take off their tinted glasses and consider the effects of their dental practice on the planet. Though individual dentists generate only small amounts of dental waste, the accumulated waste produced by the profession may have significant environmental impact. Thus the concept of “green dentistry” or “ecofriendly dentistry” has evolved. Eco-friendly dentistry is an environmentally friendly way of practicing dentistry by using techniques and equipment to reduce waste, conserve energy, decrease pollution, and reduce our carbon footprint. The incorporation of eco-friendly dentistry to the dental practice is not only effective from an environmental perspective but is cost-effective for the dentist too. If a dental practitioner is looking for a way to distinguish his clinic from the others, eco-friendly dentistry could be the answer. This article reviews the scientific literature on eco-friendly dentistry and suggests comprehensive steps to start an eco-friendly dental practice.

Dosimetry in dentistry.

Aim: The purpose of this paper was to review various dosimeters used in dentistry and the cumulative results of various studies done with various dosimeters. Materials and Methods: Several relevant PubMed indexed articles from 1999 to 2013 were electronically searched by typing “dosimeters”, “dosimeters in dentistry”, “properties of dosimeters”, “thermoluminescent and optically stimulated dosimeters”, “recent advancements in dosimetry in dentistry.” The searches were limited to articles in English to prepare a concise review on dental dosimetry. Titles and abstracts were screened, and articles that fulfilled the criteria of use of dosimeters in dental applications were selected for a full‑text reading. Article was divided into four groups: (1) Biological effects of radiation, (2) properties of dosimeters, (3) types of dosimeters and (4) results of various studies using different dosimeters. Conclusion: The present review on dosimetry based on various studies done with dosimeters revealed that, with the advent of radiographic technique the effective dose delivered is low. Therefore, selection of radiological technique plays an important role in dental dose delivery.

Skin Carvings: Predictive Diagnosis in Modern Era.

The science and art of markings of the skin especially hands and feet’s is known as dermatoglyphics, where derma means skin and glyph mean carving. For centuries, the features of the hands have fascinated scholars, sages, theologians, doctors, and layman alike. In 1926 Cummins introduced the term “dermatoglyphics.” “Samudra Shastra” was known as ridge pattern study in ancient India. The epidermal ridge patterns were classified into “Chakra, Shankya, and Padma” which corresponds with the whorl, loop, and arch system of modern classification. All individuals have unique fingerprints which remain unchanged over the lifetime. Multiple genes determine fingerprint configurations and the study of fingerprints reveal vital genetic and medical information about an individual. Dermatoglyphics is considered as the window of congenital abnormalities and is a sensitive indicator of intrauterine anomalies. For preliminary investigations in conditions with a suspected genetic basis dermatoglyphic analysis is now beginning to prove itself as an extremely useful tool. In dentistry, various studies have been published on the dermatoglyphics. Here in this present review, the dermatoglyphic patterns of the palms and soles, the methods to record the palm and sole prints and various studies conducted among the dental disorders has been highlighted.

Ameloglyphic, Dermatoglyphic, Sweat Pore Analysis of Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Rare Case Report.

Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by the triad of features such as nail dystrophy, generalized hypotrichosis, and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. Physical development and life expectancy are not affected. Dermatoglyphics and ameloglyphics have been considered as casement of congenital abnormalities and other conditions. Young adults and children with hidrotic ED need to be evaluated early by a dentist to determine the oral outcome. Stipulated, appropriate care needs to be provided throughout the child’s growth to maintain oral function. According to this study ameloglyphics was found to be beneficial over dermatoglyphics in timely diagnosis and treatment planning.

Stem Cell Therapy in Dentistry: An Overview.

Cells with a unique capacity for self-renewal and potency are called stem cells. With appropriate biochemical signals stem, cells can be transformed into desirable cells. Regeneration of oral and maxillofacial structures is earned out by using stem cell therapy, and this has gained momentum in recent days. Future tissues like tissue engineered bone grafts, engineered joints and cranial sutures can be developed with stem cell therapy. We have described the properties, types and advantages of dental stem cells. Emphasis is been given to the possibilities of stem cell therapy in the oral and maxillofacial region including regeneration of tooth and craniofacial defects.

Cenários de prática no Sistema Único de Saúde e as diretrizes curriculares nacionais para o curso de odontologia / Practice settings in the National Health System and national curriculum guidelines for dentistry course

A formação dos profissionais de saúde ainda está distante dos princípios e diretrizes do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). As propostas publicadas pelas Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN) para o curso de odontologia, em 2002, visam preencher essa lacuna por meio da articulação entre as Instituições de Educação Superior (IES) e o SUS. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório sobre o sentido das atividades realizadas nos cenários de prática do SUS, sob o ponto de vista dos alunos do curso de odontologia de uma IES privada localizada no interior de São Paulo, à luz das DCN e do projeto político pedagógico (PPP) do referido curso. A pesquisa ocorreu no site da rede social do Facebook, em grupos secretos de discussão com 10 discentes, utilizando questões abertas relacionadas à odontologia, ao SUS e à graduação, entre novembro de 2014 e julho de 2015. Durante o processo, descobriu-se que 8 alunos trabalhavam no SUS como auxiliares e técnicos de saúde bucal e uma auxiliar de enfermagem, fato que influenciou na construção e condução das perguntas.

As opiniões dos alunos, o PPP da IES estudada e o documento das DCN foram analisados por meio dos Mapas Conceituais (concebidos por Novak e Cañas), e em seguida, validados, respectivamente, pelos discentes, pelo coordenador do curso de odontologia estudado, e pela representante da Associação Brasileira de Ensino Odontológico (ABENO). Para aprofundar a análise das distintas vivências e pontos de vistas, utilizou-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo temática de Bardin. A discussão dos resultados evidenciou que além de ser possível ocorrer práticas pedagógicas nos cenários de prática do SUS, também é provável o aprendizado de competências e habilidades descritas pelas DCN. O potencial transformador desses cenários de prática possibilitou, nessa pesquisa, a proposição de estratégias para a realização de atividades no SUS alinhadas às DCN.

The training of health professionals is still far from the principles and guidelines of the Unified Health System (SUS). Proposals published by the National Curricular Guidelines (DCN) for the dentistry course in 2002, aim to fill this gap through the articulation between Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and SUS. It is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study on the direction of activities in the SUS practice settings, in the course of the students' perspective of dentistry of a private institution located in São Paulo, in the light of DCN and the political pedagogical project (PPP) of that course. The survey took place on the Facebook social networking site in secret discussion groups with 10 students, using open questions related to dentistry, SUS and graduation, between November 2014 and July 2015. During the process, it was discovered that 8 students working in SUS as assistants and technicians of oral health and a nursing assistant,

a fact that influenced the construction and conduct of questions. The opinions of students, the PPP IES study and document the DCN were analyzed using concept maps (designed by Novak and Cañas), and then validated, respectively, by the students, the dentistry course coordinator studied, and the representative of the Association of Dental Education (ABENO). To deepen the analysis of the different experiences and points of view, we used the technique of thematic content analysis Bardin. The discussion of the results showed that besides being can occur pedagogical practices in SUS practice settings, it is also likely learning skills and abilities described by DCN. The transformative potential of these practice settings enabled, this research, to propose strategies for carrying out activities in the SUS aligned with DCN.

Prescrição de higiene bucal nos prontuários de pacientes internados em uma cidade da Amazônia / Oral hygiene prescription in medico records of patients in o city of Amazônia

O objetivo deste trabalho foi registrar os cuidados bucais prescritos nos prontuários dos pacientes internados no Hospital de Pronto-Socorro Municipal Mario Pinotti, tendo como me todologia a avaliação dos prontuários de pacientes que tiveram internação mínima durante 2 horas, pelo fato de que todo paciente deveria ter recebido higiene bucal independentemente de suas condições físicas e motoras, onde de 415 prontuários analisados, apenas 28,19% receberam prescrição de higiene bucal. Com relação ao tempo de internação, a maior parte, 52,29% permaneceu internada por período acima de 2 a 7 dias, e a maioria (56,63%) foi do gênero masculno. Observaram-se como motivos de internação mais frequentes: doenças bacterianas (4,34%) pneumonia/gripe (7,23%); apendicectomia (11 ,33%); traumatismos (16,14%); e acidente vascular encefálico (18,55%). Concluiu-se que não há uma efetiva importância dos cuidados bucas no âmbito hospitalar dos pacientes internados com a maioria deles não recebendo nenhuma prescrição de higiene bucal.

The purpose of this paper was to report prescribed oral care in the medical records of hos pitalized patients from Pronto Socorro Municipal Mario Pinotti Hospital. The methodology consists of evaluating the medical records of patients who were hospitalized for at least 24 hours assuming that every patient should have received oral hygiene regardless of their physical and motor conditions. According to the 415 analyzed records, oral hygiene was prescribed for just 28.19% of patients (117). Regarding hospitalization, the majority of patients (52.29% - 217) had a period of hospitalization between over 2 days and 7 days and most of them were male (56,63% - 235). The most frequent reasons for hospitalization were: bacterial diseases 4.34% (18 patients), pneumonia / flu symptoms 7.23% (30 patients), appendectomy 11.33% (47 patients); trauma 16.14% (67 patients); stroke 18.55% (77 patients) and others reasons represented 42,41% (176 patients). Data suggests that there is not much importance placed on oral care in hospitais for hospitalized patients, since most of them received no required care for ora hygiene.

Sonoporation-Invigorating Sound in Dentistry: A Review.

Ultrasound (US), traditionally a diagnostic modality, and is emerging as a non-invasive therapy using local drug delivery and gene therapy. US exposure gene rates bio eff ects that result in shear stress, tissue heating, and cavitation eff ects, which are used in therapeutic applications. Sonoporation employs these eff ects to enhance delivery of large molecules such as DNA into the cells which is applied to muscle, head and neck tumor, in a cell disruption process called transformation and increases the permeability to bioactive materials, which is usually used in molecular biology and gene therapy. Nevertheless, it has recently become popular as a technique to enhance drug release from drug delivery systems. Th is review presents the main fi ndings in the fi eld of sonoporation, namely drug delivery, gene delivery and DNA transfer and its applications in dentistry.

Avaliação das alterações odontológicas em sincrânios de Cerdocyon thous oriundos de atropelamentos na rodovia ES-060, Espírito Santo / Evaluation of dental changes in sincranium of Cerdocyon thous from running over in the ES-060 road, Espirito Santo

Os cachorros-do-mato (Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766) são animais amplamente encontrados em países da América do Sul. Apesar de não ser uma espécie ameaçada de extinção, é possível que muitas populações sofram impactos decorrentes de atropelamentos de indivíduos nas rodovias do país, pois, trata-se de uma das espécies de carnívoros com elevada ocorrência de mortes deste tipo. Foram avaliados 32 sincrânios de C. thous, oriundos de vida livre, armazenados na coleção osteológica do Laboratório de Anatomia Veterinária da Universidade Vila Velha (Vila Velha/ES), a fim de diagnosticar doenças que acometeram estes indivíduos enquanto vivos. As lesões macroscópicas identificadas foram: apinhamento dentário, ausência dentária, cálculo dentário, dentina terciária, desgaste, escurecimento dentário, exposição de polpa, fenestração óssea, fratura dentária, fratura de esmalte, giroversão, pigmentação e reabsorção da crista alveolar. Os achados mais comumente observados foram: ausência dentária, desgaste dentário e fratura dentária. Ausências dentárias anteriores à morte, alterações ósseas, cálculos dentários, apinhamento e giroversão aparentemente não causaram quaisquer prejuízos aos animais enquanto vivos.

The crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous Linnaeus, 1766) are animals widely found in South American countries. Although it is not an endangered species, it is possible that many of them suffer impacts from being hit by car on the highways of the country, and this is the reason why it is one of the carnivores' species with high frequency of deaths. 32 free living sincranium stored in the osteological collection in the Laboratory of Veterinary Anatomy of Vila Velha University (Vila Velha/ES) were studied in order to diagnose diseases suffered by these individuals while alive. The main lesions identified were: crowding, no dental, dental calculus, tertiary dentin, detrition, darkening tooth, exposure of pulp, bone fenestration, fractured tooth, enamel fracture, giroversion, pigmentation and resorption of the alveolar crest. The most common findings were: no dental, dental detrition and fractured tooth. No dental before death, bone changes, dental calculus, crowding and giroversion apparently did not cause any harm to the animals while alive.