Association between shortened dental configurations and health outcomes: a scoping review.

This study mapped definitions of shortened dental configurations and health outcomes employed in association studies. A scoping review was conducted using the PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO and Cochrane databases. Two trained researchers selected studies and extracted data. Studies that investigated the association between shortened dental configurations (exposure) and person-centered outcomes (general and oral health) related to health behavior (dietary patterns). Clinical outcomes were classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO). Shortened dental configurations were defined as at least 20/21 teeth or the position of the teeth, including esthetics, dental occlusion and periodontal status (Eichner Index, Shortened Dental Arches, Functional Dentition Classification System, Posterior Occluding Pairs, Functional Tooth Units). The initial search resulted in 12,525 records in English, Portuguese and Spanish, 432 of which addressed the association of interest. General health (n = 203) and oral health (n = 201) were addressed in a similar number of studies. Most outcomes were related to general health (n = 184), the most frequent of which were endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases (n = 57) and mental functions (n = 26). Person-centered measures were addressed in 153 studies, most of which were about oral health and oral health-related quality of life (n = 62). Oral health outcomes were predominantly related to intake functions (n = 44) and diseases or disorders of the orofacial complex (n = 24). Dietary patterns (n = 43) and mortality (n = 38) were also studied. The cross-sectional design (n = 257) and non-probabilistic sampling (n = 218) were more frequent. The shortened dental configurations defined by the WHO were the most frequent in the studies (n = 206). The effects of shortened dental configurations have been investigated mainly in relation to endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases and measures of oral health-related quality of life. The findings point to a diversity of health outcomes assessed and substantial methodological variability.

Validation of pairs of antagonist teeth for the evaluation of shortened dental arch in epidemiological studies.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of pairs of antagonist teeth (epidemiological criterion) for defining pairs of teeth in occlusal contact (clinical criterion) and to estimate the agreement between the prevalence of "shortened dental arch" (SDA) and "functional dentition" (FD) when occlusal units (OUs) or posterior occluding pairs (POPs) are defined by the epidemiological or clinical criterion. Data were collected in an epidemiological oral health survey conducted in a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. OUs and POPs were defined by the epidemiological criterion (dental crown status) or clinical criterion "gold standard" (carbon paper record of occlusal contacts during habitual maximum intercuspation). SDA corresponded to the presence of an intact anterior region and three to five OUs. FD was based on the concomitant presence of ≥ 1 tooth in each arch, 10 teeth in each arch, 12 anterior teeth, ≥ 3 premolar POPs, and ≥ 1 molar POP bilaterally. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy of the epidemiological criterion were calculated. The study included 197 adults. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 88.5, 87.9, 92.5, and 81.9%, respectively, and accuracy was 88.3%. The epidemiological criterion proved to be valid and could be used in epidemiological studies to calculate the prevalence of reduced dental configurations that consider POPs. The assessment of oral functionality is an aspect that should be included in the diagnosis of the clinical condition of patients, contributing to a more effective individual and collective oral health care plan.

Configurações dentárias reduzidas no contexto de estudos epidemiológicos: associação com desfechos de saúde e validação de critério diagnóstico / Shortened dental configurations in the context of epidemiological studies: association with health outcomes and validation of diagnostic criteria

Objetivou-se mapear os conceitos de configuração dentária reduzida empregados em estudos epidemiológicos associados com desfechos em saúde (estudo 1), bem como avaliar a validade de uma configuração utilizada em estudos epidemiológicos (pares de dentes antagonistas) (Estudo 2). Para o estudo 1 realizou-se uma revisão de literatura do tipo Scoping review com busca nas bases de dados PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo e Cochrane. Dois pesquisadores treinados realizaram a seleção e extração de dados de estudos que avaliaram a associação entre configuração dentária reduzida (exposição) e desfechos em saúde clínicos e centrados na pessoa (saúde geral e saúde bucal), relacionados ao comportamento em saúde (padrões de dieta), além de mortalidade. Desfechos foram classificados de acordo com a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde e com a Classificação Internacional de Doenças da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS). Configurações dentárias reduzidas basearam-se na contagem de dentes presentes, na posição dos dentes considerando estética, oclusão dentária e condições periodontais. A busca inicial resultou em 12525 referências, sendo 283 incluídos. A atualização da busca incluiu 117 artigos (ntotal=400). Saúde geral (n=186) e saúde bucal (n=192) foram abordadas em número semelhante de estudos. A maioria dos desfechos foram clínicos de saúde geral (n=169), sendo as doenças endócrinas, nutricionais ou metabólicas (n=55) frequentes. Em 144 estudos foram abordadas medidas centradas na pessoa, sendo a qualidade de vida relacionada a saúde bucal (QRSB) a mais frequente (n=60). Os desfechos clínicos de saúde bucal foram predominantemente relacionados às funções de ingestão (n=42) e doenças ou distúrbios do complexo orofacial (n=23). Padrões de dieta (n=39) e mortalidade (n=34) também foram estudados. A configuração dentária reduzida definida como meta pela OMS foi a mais frequente (n=181). Para o estudo 2 avaliou-se a acurácia de pares de dentes antagonistas para mensurar a presença de pares de pré-molares e molares em contato oclusal e a concordância entre a prevalência de Arco Dental Reduzido (ADR) e Dentição funcional (DF) quando unidades oclusais dentárias (UOs)/pares de oclusão posterior (POPs) foram definidas por pares de dentes antagonistas ou pares de dentes em contato oclusal. Dados obtidos em inquérito epidemiológico de saúde bucal realizado em município de Minas Gerais, Brasil. UOs e POPs foram definidos pelo critério epidemiológico (condição da coroa dentária) ou critério clínico "padrão ouro" (registro em papel carbono dos contatos oclusais durante a máxima intercuspidação habitual). Foram calculados sensibilidade, valor preditivo positivo (VPP), valor preditivo negativo (VPN) e acurácia do critério epidemiológico. Sensibilidade, especificidade, VPP e VPN foram 88,5, 87,9, 92,5 e 81,9%, respectivamente, e acurácia foi de 88,3%. Os resultados sobre a concordância observada, coeficientes Kappa e valores estatísticos ß em relação à prevalência de ADR e DF (antagonista e contato oclusal) variaram de 0,82 a 0,98, indicando alto índice de concordância. Efeitos das configurações dentárias reduzidas têm sido investigados principalmente em relação às doenças endócrinas, nutricionais ou metabólicas e medidas de QVRSB. Há diversidade de desfechos em saúde. Critério epidemiológico mostrou-se válido e pode ser utilizado em estudos epidemiológicos para calcular a prevalência de configurações dentárias reduzidas que consideram POPs.

This study mapped definitions of shortened dental configurations and health outcomes employed in association studies (Study 1), as well as to evaluate the validity of a configuration used in epidemiological studies (pairs of antagonistic teeth) (Study 2). For study 1, a literature review of the Scoping review type was carried out with a search in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo and Cochrane databases. Two trained researchers performed the selection and data extraction of studies that evaluated the association between reduced tooth configuration (exposure) and clinical and person-centered health outcomes (general health and oral health), related to health behavior (dietary patterns), in addition to mortality. Outcomes were classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO). Shortened dental configurations were based on the number of teeth present, the position of the teeth regarding esthetics, dental occlusion and periodontal conditions. The initial search resulted in 12525 references, 283 of which were included. The search update included 117 articles (ntotal=400). General health (n=186) and oral health (n=192) were addressed in a similar number of studies. Most outcomes were general health clinics (n=169), with endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases (n=55) being frequent. In 144 studies, person-centered measures were addressed, with oral healthrelated quality of life (OHQoL) being the most frequent (n=60). Clinical oral health outcomes were predominantly related to eating functions (n=42) and diseases or disorders of the orofacial complex (n=23). Diet patterns (n=39) and mortality (n=34) were also studied. The shortened dental configuration defined as a goal by the WHO was the most frequent (n=181). For study 2, the accuracy of pairs of antagonistic teeth was evaluated to measure the presence of pairs of premolars and molars in occlusal contact and the agreement between the prevalence of Shortened Dental Arch (SDA) and Functional Dentition (FD) when units occlusal (UOs)/posterior occlusion pairs (POPs) were defined by pairs of antagonistic teeth or pairs of teeth in occlusal contact. Data obtained from an epidemiological survey of oral health carried out in the municipality of Minas Gerais, Brazil. UOs and POPs were defined by epidemiological criteria (condition of the dental crown) or clinical "gold standard" criteria (carbon paper recording of occlusal contacts during maximum habitual intercuspation). Sensitivity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy of the epidemiological criterion were calculated. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV were 88.5, 87.9, 92.5 and 81.9%, respectively, and accuracy was 88.3%. The results on observed agreement, Kappa coefficients and ß statistical values in relation to the prevalence of SDA and FD (antagonist and occlusal contact) ranged from 0.82 to 0.98, indicating a high level of agreement. Effects of reduced tooth configurations have been investigated mainly in relation to endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases and OHQoL measures. There is a diversity of health outcomes. Epidemiological criteria proved to be valid and can be used in epidemiological studies to calculate the prevalence of reduced dental configurations that consider POPs.

Validation of pairs of antagonist teeth for the evaluation of shortened dental arch in epidemiological studies

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of pairs of antagonist teeth (epidemiological criterion) for defining pairs of teeth in occlusal contact (clinical criterion) and to estimate the agreement between the prevalence of "shortened dental arch" (SDA) and "functional dentition" (FD) when occlusal units (OUs) or posterior occluding pairs (POPs) are defined by the epidemiological or clinical criterion. Data were collected in an epidemiological oral health survey conducted in a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil. OUs and POPs were defined by the epidemiological criterion (dental crown status) or clinical criterion "gold standard" (carbon paper record of occlusal contacts during habitual maximum intercuspation). SDA corresponded to the presence of an intact anterior region and three to five OUs. FD was based on the concomitant presence of ≥ 1 tooth in each arch, 10 teeth in each arch, 12 anterior teeth, ≥ 3 premolar POPs, and ≥ 1 molar POP bilaterally. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy of the epidemiological criterion were calculated. The study included 197 adults. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 88.5, 87.9, 92.5, and 81.9%, respectively, and accuracy was 88.3%. The epidemiological criterion proved to be valid and could be used in epidemiological studies to calculate the prevalence of reduced dental configurations that consider POPs. The assessment of oral functionality is an aspect that should be included in the diagnosis of the clinical condition of patients, contributing to a more effective individual and collective oral health care plan.

Recomendações para o enfrentamento da pandemia de COVID-19 em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos: rapid review / Recommendations for managing COVID-19 pandemic in long-term care facilities for the older people: a rapid review

Resumo Introdução O controle da disseminação do coronavírus em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI) é considerado um desafio, uma vez que os idosos fazem parte do grupo de risco e apresentam prognóstico bastante desfavorável e também alta letalidade. Objetivo Conduzir uma rapid review para mapear e sintetizar a literatura sobre medidas de enfrentamento de Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) em ILPI. Método Foi realizada uma Rapid review, e as buscas foram conduzidas nas bases de dados eletrônicas Biblioteca Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, Medline/Pubmed e Google Scholar. Foram incluídas publicações a partir de 2019, nos idiomas português, inglês ou espanhol. A seleção das publicações ocorreu em duas etapas: leitura dos títulos/resumos; e leitura na íntegra de todas as publicações selecionadas. As recomendações para enfrentamento da COVID-19 em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos foram extraídas e agrupadas de acordo com o conteúdo. Resultados Foram selecionadas 59 publicações que descreviam recomendações referentes aos temas: controle da disseminação do vírus; formação / educação continuada dos trabalhadores responsáveis pelo cuidado ao idoso; bem como o cuidado no contexto da pandemia: residentes, trabalhadores e familiares, e planejamento e gerenciamento de ações para o enfrentamento. Conclusão As recomendações para o enfrentamento da COVID-19 demandam comportamentos para evitar a disseminação do vírus, adaptações nas dinâmicas de cuidado e de convivência nas instituições, planejamento de ações específicas e suporte familiar, institucional e do Estado para assegurar a proteção da saúde física e psicossocial dos idosos e trabalhadores.

Abstract Background Controlling the spread of the coronavirus in Long-Term Care Facilities for older adults is considered a challenge, since this group have a very unfavorable prognosis and also high lethality. Objective To conduct a rapid review of guidelines to manage COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities for older adults. Method A Rapid review was carried out, searches were conducted in the electronic databases Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo and Medline/Pubmed. Publications from 2019 were included, in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. The selection of publications took place in two stages: reading the titles/abstracts and reading in full all selected publications by two independent researchers. Guidelines for managing COVID-19 in LCTFs were extracted and grouped according to content. Results 59 publications were selected describing guidelines regarding control of the spread of the virus; training/continuing education of staff responsible for caring for the elderly residents; care addressing residents, staff and family during the pandemic and planning and management of actions to manage the disease. Conclusion Guidelines for managing COVID-19 demand for behaviors to prevent the spread of the virus and adaptations in the dynamics of care and the coexistence inside facilities. They also require planning for specific actions that include family, institutional and State support so the protection of physical and psychosocial health of the elderly residents and staff is ensured.

Brazilian Adults Believe that Complete Dentures would be the Solution to the Oral Impacts Caused by Reduced Dentition

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the direct and oral impact-mediated association between reduced dentitions and the self-perceived need for complete dentures (CD) in dentate adults. Material and Methods: Data from the Brazilian Oral Health Survey (2010) were analyzed. The outcome was self-perceived need for CD. Functional dentition (FDClassV) was defined by the presence of the following criteria: level I - ≥1 tooth in each arch, level II - 10 teeth in each arch, level III - 12 anterior teeth, level IV - ≥ 3 posterior occluding pairs (POPs) of premolars and level V - ≥1 bilateral POPs of molars. Oral impacts were assessed with Oral Impacts on Daily Performances scale. Results: FDClassV was associated with a less self-perceived need for CD both directly and mediated by oral impacts. Dentitions without level V were associated with the outcome mediated by oral impacts. Between individuals with 10 teeth in each arch, self-perceived need for CD was similar for those who had or not anterior teeth and POPs. Individuals with <10 teeth in each arch and level III did not have a higher frequency of self-perceived need for CD compared to those with level II. Conclusion: Oral impacts mediated the association between reduced dentitions and self-perceived need for CD. Individuals with tooth loss may report need for CD, even when they have dental configurations compatible with functionality.

Education and income-based inequality in tooth loss among Brazilian adults: does the place you live make a difference?

BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic inequalities in tooth loss might be minimized or potentialized by the characteristics of the context where people live. We examined whether there is contextual variation in socioeconomic inequalities in tooth loss across Brazilian municipalities. METHODS: Data from the 2010 National Oral Health Survey of 9633 adults living in 157 Brazilian municipalities were used. The individual socioeconomic indicators were education and household income. At the municipal level, we used the Municipal Human Development Index (HDI) as our contextual indicator of socioeconomic status (low:< 0.699 versus high: > 0.70). The Relative (RII) and Slope (SII) Indexes of Inequality, Relative (RCI), and Absolute (ACI) Concentration Indexes were calculated to compare the magnitude of education and income-based inequalities among municipalities with low versus high HDI. Multilevel Poisson regression models with random intercepts and slopes were developed. RESULTS: At the individual level, adults with lower education & income reported more tooth loss. The mean number of missing teeth was 9.52 (95% CI: 7.93-11.13) and 6.95 (95% CI: 6.43-7.49) in municipalities with low and high HDI, respectively. Municipalities with high HDI showed higher relative and absolute education-based inequality. For income-based inequalities, higher SII and RCI was observed in municipalities with lower HDI. A significant cross-level interaction indicated that high-education adults reported fewer missing teeth when they lived in municipalities with high HDI compared to adults with the same education level living in low HDI municipalities. For individuals with the lowest education level, there was no difference in the number of teeth between those from municipalities with high and low HDI. CONCLUSIONS: There was a social gradient in tooth loss by education and income. Living in disadvantaged municipalities cannot overcome the risk associated with low schooling. The protective effect of higher education can be reduced when people live in disadvantaged areas.

Guideline for oral care of dependent elders: mapping review and cross-cultural adaptation to Portuguese-Brazil.

This study aimed to map evidence-based guidelines for oral care of the dependent elders and perform the cross-cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese. Initially, a systematized review was conducted in Medline, Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases without restrictions in search period or type of study. Articles in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese describing evidence-based guidelines for oral care, including oral hygiene recommendations, of institutionalized dependent elders were included as long as they presented an evaluation of evident quality. The guideline that met inclusion criteria was submitted to cross-cultural adaptation after obtaining permission from the original authors. Two hundred and nineteen references were found. Three selected articles described evidence-based guidelines for oral care, but the Oral Health Care Guideline for Older People in Long-term Care Institutions (OGOLI), originally developed and implemented in the Netherlands, was selected. It was based on evidence level A2 and consensus of experts and met the quality requirements of the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE). This guideline presents oral care recommendations for elders with different levels of dependence in activities of daily living to be performed by caregivers and nursing staff. The adaptation of the OGOLI was mainly on the attributions of care providers, given the differences in professional regulations between Brazil and the Netherlands. The cross-cultural equivalence between OGOLI and its Brazilian Portuguese version was verified.

Guideline for oral care of dependent elders: mapping review and cross-cultural adaptation to Portuguese-Brazil

Abstract This study aimed to map evidence-based guidelines for oral care of the dependent elders and perform the cross-cultural adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese. Initially, a systematized review was conducted in Medline, Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases without restrictions in search period or type of study. Articles in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese describing evidence-based guidelines for oral care, including oral hygiene recommendations, of institutionalized dependent elders were included as long as they presented an evaluation of evident quality. The guideline that met inclusion criteria was submitted to cross-cultural adaptation after obtaining permission from the original authors. Two hundred and nineteen references were found. Three selected articles described evidence-based guidelines for oral care, but the Oral Health Care Guideline for Older People in Long-term Care Institutions (OGOLI), originally developed and implemented in the Netherlands, was selected. It was based on evidence level A2 and consensus of experts and met the quality requirements of the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation (AGREE). This guideline presents oral care recommendations for elders with different levels of dependence in activities of daily living to be performed by caregivers and nursing staff. The adaptation of the OGOLI was mainly on the attributions of care providers, given the differences in professional regulations between Brazil and the Netherlands. The cross-cultural equivalence between OGOLI and its Brazilian Portuguese version was verified.

Is reduced dentition with and without dental prosthesis associate with oral health-related quality of life? A cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has important implications for the clinical practice of dentistry and dental research and should contribute to professional judgment about restorative treatments and prosthetic replacement in patients who had reduced dentitions. The aim was to compare the OHRQoL among adults (35-44 years) categorized according to different definitions of reduced dentition and considering the use (or non-use) of dental prosthesis. METHODS: This study used data from a probabilistic sample of adults in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015. OHRQoL was based on none items of Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) index, as prevalence (at least one impact) and extent (the number of items with non-zero score). We used different criteria to assess dentition status: (1) Shortened Dental Arch (SDA): having 3-5 natural occlusal units (OUs) in posterior teeth and intact anterior region; (2) hierarchical functional classification system: a five-level stepwise classification of dentition; and (3) presence of ≥21 teeth. The use or nonuse of dental prosthesis was recorded. Negative binomial regression models involved the adjustment for social determinants of health. RESULTS: Nearly half (53.1%) of the 5753 participating adults had at least one oral health issue impacting OHRQoL. OIDP prevalence in adults with SDA did not differ from those with more OUs (PR = 1.02; 95%CI 0.91-1.13). Individuals with non-functional dentition had worse OHRQoL regardless of their use of a dental prosthesis. Adults with fewer than 21 remaining teeth, ranked significantly higher in OIDP extent, regardless of dental prosthesis use (PR = 1.38; 95%CI 1.16-1.63 with prosthesis; PR = 1.62; 95%CI 1.19-2.20 without dental prosthesis). CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with more missing teeth reported worse OHRQoL regardless of using a dental prosthesis. Preserving a functional dentition, even with missing teeth, is compatible with OHRQoL.

Organização e resolutividade dos serviços públicos odontológicos para a atenção em saúde bucal de pré-escolares: estudo em dois municípios brasileiros / Organization and resolubility of public dental services to the oral health care of preschool children: study of two Brazilian cities

Objetivo:Descrever a organização e a resolutividade da rede pública de saúde para a atenção em saúde bucal de crianças de zero a seis anos em dois municípios brasileiros. Métodos:Estudo transversal descritivo realizado com dados secundários dos prontuários de crianças atendidas pelos serviços de saúde bucal [convencional ou Equipes de Saúde Bucal (ESB)] nos municípios de Belo Horizonte, 2014, e Diamantina, em 2015, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A resolutividade foi avaliada pela relação entre os percentuais de Tratamento Odontológico Concluído (TC) e de Primeira Consulta (PC). Nos dois municípios, a Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) é o modelo de organização dos serviços da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS). Em Belo Horizonte, amostra representativa das crianças foi selecionada entre aquelas examinadas no Levantamento de Necessidades pelas ESB em 18 das 147 Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS). Em Diamantina, a organização do atendimento odontológico é o convencional e se dá por livre demanda, sendo realizado em quatro das sete UBS. Análise descritiva dos dados foi realizada para obtenção de frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados:Foram analisados 1.344 prontuários em Belo Horizonte, 595 deles de crianças (44,27%) tiveram PC. Destas, 295 (21,95%) tiveram TC, com resolutividade de 49,58%. No município de Diamantina, todos os 43 prontuários odontológicos de crianças encontrados nas UBS com atendimento odontológico foram avaliados. Destas, 29 crianças (67,44%) tiveram a PC e 11 (25,58%) TC, representando resolutividade de 37,93%. Conclusão:Há diferenças na organização e no modelo de atenção em saúde bucal para crianças nos municípios estudados. Para os dois municípios, o acesso e a resolutividade das crianças ao cuidado em saúde bucal se constituem em desafios para os serviços públicos de saúde na APS. (AU)

Objective: to describe the organization and resolution of the public health network for the oral health care of children from zero to six years of age in two Brazilian cities. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with secondary data from the charts of children who received dental care by oral health services [conventional or Oral Health Teams] in the cities of Belo Horizonte, in 2014, and Diamantina, in 2015, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The resolution was evaluated by the ratio between the percentages of Completed Treatment and First Appointment. In both cities, the Family Health Strategy is the organizational model of PHC services. In Belo Horizonte, a representative sample of the children was selected among those examined by the Oral Health Teams' survey of needs in 18 of the 147 Health Centers. In Diamantina, the dental care organization is conventional and occurs on demand, and is performed in four of the seven Health Centers. Descriptive data analysis was performed to obtain absolute and relative frequencies. Results: A total of 1,344 medical records were analyzed in Belo Horizonte, 595 of which were children (44.27%) who had their First Dental Appointment. Of these, 295 (21.95%) presented Completed Dental Treatment, with a resolution of 49.58%. In the municipality of Diamantina, all 43 children's dental records found in the Health Center that contained dental care were evaluated. Of these, 29 children (67.44%) had their First Dental Appointment and 11 (25.58%) Completed Dental Treatments, representing a resolution of 37.93%. Conclusion: Differences were found in the organization and model of oral health care for children in the studied municipalities. For both municipalities, children's access and resolution in Oral Health constitute challenges for public health services in Primary Health Care. (AU)

Associação entre autopercepção da necessidade de prótese total e configurações dentárias reduzidas entre adultos brasileiros: estudo transversal / Association between self-management of the need for total prosthesis and dental configurations reduced between brazilian adults: a cross-sectional study

A condição que garante a realização de todas as funções bucais mesmo quando o arco dental não está completo é denominada Dentição Funcional (DF). Avaliou-se a associação direta, e mediada pela presença de impactos bucais, entre a autopercepção da necessidade de prótese total (PT) e configurações dentárias reduzidas, em adultos (35-44 anos) brasileiros dentados. Dados foram obtidos pela Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde Bucal (2010) por amostragem por conglomerado, em múltiplos estágios de sorteio, com probabilidade proporcional ao tamanho da população. A coleta de dados envolveu exames bucais e a aplicação de questionários sobre características demográficas, condições socioeconômicas e percepções sobre saúde bucal. Autopercepção da necessidade de prótese total foi medida pela pergunta: O sr(a) considera que necessita usar PT (dentadura) ou trocar a que está usando atualmente? As configurações dentárias reduzidas foram classificadas com base num sistema funcional de classificação das dentições hierarquizado, que considera sequencialmente a presença de: no mínimo um dente em cada arco, 10 dentes em cada arco, 12 dentes anteriores, pares de oclusão posteriores (POP) de pré-molares (≥3) e molares (≥1 bilateral). A configuração dentária que possui todos os critérios, dos cinco níveis, foi definida como uma dentição funcional (DFClassV). O Índice de Impactos Odontológicos no Desempenho Diário (IODD) avaliou a presença de impactos bucais. Associação entre o desfecho (autopercepção da necessidade de PT) e a variável independente principal (configurações dentárias reduzidas) foi investigada por modelo de regressão logística e análise de equações estruturais, incluindo as seguintes covariáveis: satisfação com a boca, impactos bucais (IODD), sangramento, cálculo, bolsa rasa, bolsa profunda, dor de dente, sexo, cor da pele, renda e escolaridade. A amostra total era de 9547 indivíduos sendo que 6.083 indivíduos foram incluídos nesse estudo. Adultos com DFclassV apresentaram uma chance 56% menor de autopercepção da necessidade de prótese total (OR=0,44; IC 95%: 0,28- 0,70). De acordo com os resultados das análises de equações estruturais, DFclassV foi negativa e diretamente associada com o desfecho (Efeito total [CP]=-0,294; p<0,001). Configurações dentárias com perda de dentes anteriores e/ou POP foram associadas com maior autopercepção da necessidade de PT (efeito direto positivo). Configuração dentária sem POP de molares não apresentou efeito direto sobre o desfecho, mas um efeito indireto via IODD (p=0,002). Maior autopercepção da necessidade de prótese foi observada entre aqueles cujas configurações dentárias apresentavam menor número de critérios de funcionalidade, sejam eles, dentes bem-distribuídos, estética e/ou oclusão. (AU)

The condition that ensures the performance of all oral functions even when the dental arch is not complete is called Functional Dentition (FD). It was evaluated the direct association and mediated by the presence of oral impacts between the self-perception of the need for complete dentures (CD) and dental configuration among Brazilian adults (35-44 years) with teeth. Data were obtained by the National Oral Health Survey (2010) by sampling by conglomerate in multiple stages random with probability proportional to the size of the population. Data collection involved oral exams and the application of questionnaires on demographic characteristics, socioeconomic conditions and perceptions about oral health. Self-perception of the need for a prosthesis was measured by the question: Do you consider that you need to use CD (complete denture) or change the one you are currently using? The reduced dental configurations were classified based on a hierarchical functional classification system of teeth, which sequentially considers the presence of: i) at least one tooth in each arch; ii) 10 teeth in each arch; iii) 12 anterior teeth; iv) three or four Posterior Occlusion Pairs (POP) of premolars; and v) at least one bilateral molar POP. The dental configuration that has all the criteria, of the five levels, was defined as a functional dentition (DFClassV). The Dental Impact on Daily Performance (OIDP) evaluated the presence of oral impacts. The association between the outcome (self-perception of CD need) and the main independent variable (reduced dental configurations) was investigated by logistic regression model and analysis of structural equations, including the following covariates: mouth satisfaction, oral impacts (IODD), bleeding, calculus, shallow and deep periodontal pockets, dental pain, sex, skin color, income and schooling. The total sample was 9547 individuals and 6,083 individuals were included in this study. Adults with DFclassV presented a 56% lower chance of self-perception of the prosthesis requirement (OR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.28-0.70). According to the results of the analysis of structural equations, DFclassV was negative and directly associated with the outcome (Total effect [CP] = -0.294, p <0.001). Dental configurations with loss of anterior teeth and / or POP were associated with greater self-perception of the need for PT (positive direct effect). Dental configuration without POP of molars had no direct effect on the outcome, but an indirect effect via IODD (p = 0.002). Higher selfperception of the need for prostheses was observed among those whose dental configurations presented fewer functionality criteria, be it well-distributed teeth, aesthetics and / or occlusion. (AU)

Dependence on others for oral hygiene and its association with hand deformities and functional impairment in elders with a history of leprosy.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the frequency of dependence on others for oral hygiene and its association with hand deformities, frailty and dependence on others for basic activities of daily living (BADL) among elders with a history of leprosy. BACKGROUND: Dependence on others for oral hygiene has not been considered in multifunctional geriatric assessments. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Edentulous elders with a history of leprosy who used complete dentures and resided in a former leprosy colony were classified as independent or partially/completely dependent on others for brushing their dentures or rinsing and for BADL, and as frail or robust. The presence of hand deformities was assessed by an occupational therapist. RESULTS: 28.4% and 14.9% were completely/partially dependent on others for brushing and rinsing, respectively. The dependence for BADL was observed in 21.6% and hand deformities in 17.6%. A higher odds of dependence for brushing/rinsing was found among elders who were dependent on others for BADL. Brushing dependence (61.5%) was more frequent among participants with hand deformities than those without this condition (21.3%) (OR: 6.8; 95% IC: 1.2-37.9; P = .028). There was no association between frailty and brushing (P = .068) or rinsing (P = .202) dependence. CONCLUSION: Approximately one-third of elders have a dependence on others for brushing; a smaller proportion is dependent on others for rinsing. Older people who are dependent on others for BADL and who present hand deformities are more likely to be dependent on others for denture brushing and rinsing. Elders may perform oral self-care even when they present frailty.

Oferta de próteses dentárias na Atenção Primária à Saúde de 2010 a 2016 em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais / Supply of dental prostheses in Primary Health Care from 2010 to 2016 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi descrever a implementação e oferta de próteses totais removíveis (PT) na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) entre 2010-2016, no município de Belo Horizonte (BH). Métodos: Pesquisa documental na nota técnica sobre oferta de PT no Sistema Único de Saúde; legislações e dados sobre credenciamento de Laboratórios Regionais de Prótese Dentária (LRPD) em BH e protocolo para Atenção em Saúde Bucal do município. Com base no consolidado de produtividade das Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS) e na nota técnica "Oferta de Prótese Dentária na Rede SUS-BH", 2012, obteve-se o número de próteses ofertadas de 07/2010 a 07/2016 e as taxas de oferta, considerando-se a população estimada com necessidade de PT. Resultados: Em 2004, a Política Nacional de Saúde Bucal instituiu a oferta de próteses na APS. Em 2006, o Protocolo para Atenção em Saúde Bucal definiu a oferta de próteses parciais e totais removíveis em acrílico na APS. Em 2008, houve edital de credenciamento de LRPD. Em 2010, iniciou-se a oferta de PT e houve credenciamento de um LRPD. Cursos de capacitação e suporte por tutor especialista foram disponibilizados. Em 2016, cento e quarenta e oito UBS estavam capacitadas para produção de PT, que foi de 900 próteses em 2010 e 4.573 em 2016, totalizando 25.784 PT ofertadas à população. O aumento foi de 87,6% de 2011 para 2012 e de 44,7% de 2012 para 2013; de 2013 para 2014 reduziu 1,2% e cresceu 15,2% de 2014 para 2015. Houve um aumento nas taxas de produção anual e mensal de próteses. Conclusão: Houve uma ampliação da oferta de PT pela APS de BH. A tutoria e os cursos de capacitação favoreceram a adesão e aperfeiçoamento dos cirurgiões-dentistas na oferta desse serviço.(AU)

Aim: To describe the implementation and supply of total removable dentures (PT) in Primary Healthcare (PHC) between the years of 2010 and 2016 in the city of Belo Horizonte (BH), Brazil. Methods: Documentary research in technical notes on the supply of dental prostheses in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS); legislations and data on the accreditation of Regional Dental Prosthesis Laboratories (LRPD) in BH; and protocol for Oral Healthcare in BH. The number of dentures provided from 07/2010 to 07/2016 was obtained based on the consolidated productivity of Basic Health Units (UBS) and the technical notes of "Supply of Dental Prosthesis in the SUS-BH Network" (2012). Results: In 2004, the National Oral Health Policy instituted the supply of prostheses in PHC. In 2006, the Protocol for Oral Healthcare defined the supply of partial and total removable acrylic dentures in PHC. In 2008, there was a bidding process for LRPD accreditation. In 2010, PT began to be provided, and LRPD was accredited. Training and support courses by specialist tutors were provided. In 2016, one hundred fortyeight UBSs were qualified to produce PT, which reached 900 prostheses in 2010 and 4,573 in 2016, with a total of 25,784 PTs offered to the population. The increase was of 87.6% from 2011 to 2012 and of 44.7% from 2012 to 2013; from 2013 to 2014, this number decreased by 1.2%, while it increased 15.2% from 2014 to 2015. Conclusion: There was an expansion of the PTs provided by APS in BH. Tutoring and training courses favored the adherence and improvement of dentists in providing this service.(AU)

Causas de insucessos no tratamento endodôntico ­ análise dos casos de retratamento atendidos no projeto de extensão da Faculdade de Odontologia da UFMG / Causes of endodontic therapy's failure ­ analysis of retreated dental cases treated in the UFMG School of Denstistry's extension project

Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar e descrever as possíveis causas de insucesso endodôntico detectadas nos pacientes atendidos no Projeto de Extensão Tratamento Endodôntico de Molares e Retratamento da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, a partir das informações coletadas nas fichas clínicas e radiografias dos casos. Métodos: A revisão de literatura foi feita nos portais da Bireme, Scielo e Pubmed, além de livros textos, dissertações e teses. As palavras-chave utilizadas foram: ápice dentário, falha de tratamento, endodontia, retratamento, odontologia. Os dados foram coletados durante o ano de 2014 e início de 2015, e compreenderam: identificação do dente indicado para retratamento, idade do paciente, se havia ou não sintomatologia, clínica responsável pelo encaminhamento do paciente, tempo de espera até o início do retratamento e radiografia inicial do dente. O universo amostral obtido foi de 82 casos. Foram realizadas análises radiográficas e a classificação do(s) motivo(s) de insucesso do tratamento endodôntico. Resultados: 73 casos (89,02%) apresentaram duas ou mais possíveis causas de insucesso do tratamento endodôntico. As classificações mais presentes neste estudo foram: subobturação (69,5%), presença de lesão periapical (63,40%) e formatação dos canais inadequada (52,2%). Conclusão: Com base nas informações encontradas pôde-se observar que, uma série de fatores pode contribuir, separada ou conjuntamente, para o insucesso do tratamento endodôntico. A desinfecção insuficiente e a obturação inadequada do canal radicular parecem ser as principais causas responsáveis pela maioria dos casos de insucesso, seguida pelos acidentes operatórios e pela ausência de selamento coronário insuficiente.(AU)

Aim: This study sought to evaluate and describe the causes of endodontic therapy's failure to properly treat patients from the UFMG School of Dentistry's Extension Project entitled Endodontic Treatment in Molars and Retreatment The data were collected from patients' files. Methods: The literature review was carried out in the databanks of Bireme, Scielo, and Pubmed, in addition to textbooks, Masters theses, and Ph.D. dissertations. The key words used in the search were: dental apex, treatment failure, endodontics, and dental retreatment. The data were collected during 2014 and the beginning of 2015 and consisted of the following: which tooth was recommended for endodontic retreatment, patient's age, presence or absence of symptomatology, health clinic responsible for referring the patient, waiting time before beginning retreatment, and tooth's initial radiography. The overall sample consisted of 82 cases. The radiographs were analyzed and the cause(s) of the treatment failure was classified. Results: The results showed that 73 cases (89.02%) presented two or more probable causes of endodontic treatment failure. The most common classifications presented in this study were: under-obturation (69.5%), presence of periapical lesion (63.4%), and inadequate root canal shaping (52.2%). Conclusion: Based on the information found, it was possible to observe a series of factors that can, separately or in a group, contribute to the failure of endodontic therapy. Insufficient disinfection and inadequate obturation seem to be the most common responsible causes of failure, followed by operative accidents and the lack of adequate coronal sealing.(AU)