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MEDICC Rev ; 12(1): 24-8, 2010.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20387331

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a painful tooth condition affecting a large proportion of the world population. While DH is not a direct cause of tooth loss, it does cause discomfort and stress. DH treatment methods include desensitizers, such as fluoride compounds; polycyanoacrylate coating; low intensity laser therapy; and surgery as a last resort. In Cuba, a fluoride varnish, Profilac, is widely used with acceptable results. Tisuacryl, an N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesive is licensed in Cuba as a medical device used for closing wounds and as a protective covering or dressing for oral tissues. Experimental use of Tisuacryl in DH treatment has begun recently with good results. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Tisuacryl in treating dentin hypersensitivity. METHODS: An experimental, prospective, longitudinal, multicenter, non-controlled clinical investigation was conducted using the licensed medical device Tisuacryl. The study universe consisted of patients with DH symptoms who sought treatment at three dental clinics in Havana Province between May 2007 and February 2009. The sample consisted of 152 patients who met inclusion and diagnostic criteria for the study. DH was classified as severe, moderate, or mild. Remission of dentinal pain was the principal variable for evaluating effectiveness. Safety variables were mucosal irritation and burning sensation at the treatment site. Treatment was considered successful if DH was cured, defined as remission of pain and relief of discomfort (irritation or burning sensation) with no other adverse events by the final evaluation on day 6 after treatment initiation. RESULTS: Tisuacryl treatment was successful in 96.7% of patients (81.5% with severe DH and 100% with mild to moderate DH). Mucosal irritation was observed in only 1 patient at first evaluation on day 2 but disappeared by the second evaluation. No other adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Tisuacryl was shown to be an effective, safe treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, especially moderate and mild cases.


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Dentin Sensitivity/therapy , Enbucrilate/therapeutic use , Periodontal Dressings , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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Arch. latinoam. nutr ; 39(3): 327-38, sept. 1989. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-92221

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Uno de los esfuerzos internacionales para combatir la desnutrición más antiguos, han sido los programas de alimentación maternoinfantil (PAMI). El propósito del estudio que aquí se comenta fue detectar los problemas que afectan la operación del PAMI del Ministerio de Salud de El Salvador, e identificar medidas viables de aplicar a la mayor brevedad. El estudio comrendió el análisis deÑ a) la operación desde la selección del beneficiario hasta la entrega de la ración; b) la evolución de los beneficiarios y c) La percepción del PAMI por las madres beneficiarias. El estudio cubrió 40 Servicios de Salud seleccionados en todo el país; la revisión de 556 expedientes de niños; y entrevistas a 136 madres. Se encontró que la enfermera es quien juega el rol principal en el PAMI; que el criterio más usado para el ingreso y egreso, es la condición nutricional de los beneficiarios; que se da prioridad a los niños sobre las embarazadas; que para la mayoría de los niños se tiene contro de crecimiento y vacunas, y que se supervisa principalmente el movimiento de alimentos y de beneficiarios. El estudio de expedientes de los niños reveló que la edad promedio al ingreso es de 18 meses y al egreso de 24, con una permanencia en el programa de cinco meses; y que el retardo en peso-para-edad al ingreso y al egreso fue similar para el grupo de niños estudiados, aunque fue diferente al analizarlo por permanencia y por grupos de edad. La opinión de las madres sobre el PAMI permitió entrever lo que ocurre ...


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Humans , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Female , Food Services , Growth , National Health Programs , Analysis of Variance , Attitude , Body Weight , El Salvador , Growth Disorders , Random Allocation , Retrospective Studies
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