Trends in Cleft lip and/or Palate Prevalence at Birth in Mexico: A National (Ecological) Study Between 2003 and 2019.

OBJECTIVE: To describe trends in cases and prevalence at birth rates of cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) in Mexico between 2003 and 2019. DESIGN: Ecological study. SETTING: Multiple data sources systematically collected into a national epidemiological surveillance data warehouse. PARTICIPANTS: National Live Birth Information System. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Both cases and prevalence at birth rates of CL/P in Mexico within a 17-year period were used as dependent variables. RESULTS: At the national level there were 23 184 new cases of CL/P (average of 1364 per year) in the 32 states of Mexico, with an average prevalence at birth rate of 0.53 per 1000 live births. The states with the highest prevalence at birth rates of CL/P during the period were Hidalgo (1.59) and Jalisco (1.32), while the states with the lowest rates were Nayarit (0.22) and Durango (0.29). A slight decrease in both cases (z = -2.41, P = .016) and prevalence at birth rates (z = -2.58, P = .010) of CL/P was observed at the national level. States such as Durango, Puebla, Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Mexico City, State of Mexico, Coahuila and Jalisco showed a clear downward trend (P < .05) in their prevalence at birth of CL/P between 2003 and 2019, while in Hidalgo its trend was upward (P = .05). Significant differences by sex and region were observed (P < .05). CONCLUSION: Some states consistently had the highest or lowest prevalence of CL/P. Decreasing trends in the overall prevalence at birth rates were observed. More detailed, epidemiological studies are necessary to adequately characterize CL/P in the Mexican population.

Indicators of oral health in older adults with and without the presence of multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the distribution of various indicators of oral health among elderly people with and without multimorbidity (ie, two or more chronic diseases). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted using a sample of Mexican elderly individuals aged ≥60 years. The average age of the cohort was 79.06±9.78 years, and 69.1% were women. The variables indicating oral health were as follows: functional dentition, edentulism, hyposalivation, xerostomia, root caries and periodontitis. The multimorbidity variable was operationally categorized as follows: 0= subjects with no chronic disease or one chronic disease and 1= subjects with two or more chronic diseases. Questionnaires were used to collect information on various variables regarding general health. Likewise, the participants underwent a clinical oral examination. The analysis was performed using Stata 11.0. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of multimorbidity was 27.3%. The prevalences of various oral health indicators were as follows: without functional dentition 89.9%; hyposalivation 59.7%; edentulism 38.9% and self-reported xerostomia 25.2%. Dental caries were observed in 95.3% of the subjects, and the prevalence of severe periodontitis was 80%. We found a significant difference only in edentulism; its prevalence was higher among subjects with multimorbidity (55.3% vs 32.7%, P=0.015) than among those without multimorbidity. CONCLUSION: The presence of edentulism in this sample of Mexican older adults was higher in subjects with multimorbidity. Multimorbidity and oral diseases constitute a true challenge in elderly people, because they affect quality of life and are associated with high health care costs.

Supernumerario invertido en paladar de un infante: reporte de un caso clínico

Introducción: La hiperdoncia, es una anomalía de número en la que se forman dientes o estructuras parecidas a dientes en exceso con respecto a la cantidad normal, teniendo como resultado órganos dentales llamados supernumerarios. Presentación del caso: Paciente masculino de 7 años 11 meses de edad con dentición mixta y retraso en la erupción de los incisivos centrales y laterales superiores. En la radiografía panorámica se observa una zona radiopaca entre el incisivo central superior permanente (OD 21) y el incisivo lateral superior permanente (OD 22) diagnosticando un diente supernumerario. Con ayuda de una radiografía oclusal y una periapical de la zona se valoró y se determinó su extracción bajo anestesia local. Se realizó la cirugía sin complicaciones y se derivó al paciente a la clínica de ortodoncia. Conclusiones: En el presente reporte se pudo observar que llevando un buen control del caso y con la ayuda de estudios radiográficos se puede lograr un avance significativo sin dañar la integridad bucal del paciente en un futuro. Significancia clínica: El diagnóstico precoz puede mejorar con ayuda de los diversos tipos de radiografías disponibles en odontología, así se evitan complicaciones al paciente infantil.

Introduction: Hyperdontia is a number anomaly in which teeth or structures similar to teeth are formed in excess of the normal amount, resulting in supernumerary dental organs. Case presentation: a male patient 7 years 11 months of age with mixed dentition and delayed eruption of the central and upper lateral incisors presented for evaluation. The panoramic radiograph showed a radiopaque area between the permanent upper central incisor (OD 21) and the permanent upper lateral incisor (OD 22). A supernumerary tooth was diagnosed. With the help of an occlusal and a periapical radiograph of the area, the tooth was evaluated and an extraction under local anesthesia was planned. The surgery was performed without complications and the patient was referred to the orthodontic clinic. Conclusions: In the present report, we note that time intervention and with the help of radiographic studies, a significant result can be achieved without damaging the patient's future oral integrity. Early diagnosis can be improved with the help of the various types of radiographs available in dentistry, thus avoiding complications in infants.

[Action of Calendula officinalis essence on bone preservation after the extraction]. / Acción del extracto de Calendula officinalis en la preservación ósea posterior a extracción.

BACKGROUND: Calendula officinalis is a phytodrug used as analgesic, antiseptic and wound-healing agent due to its collagenogenic effect, which is why it is a convenient and affordable treatment that promotes alveolar bone preservation after tooth extraction in vivo. The aim of this study was to use Calendula officinalis during and after tooth extraction to determine its ability to preserve bone after this procedure. METHODS: We established two groups matched by age, gender and position of the third molar. We used with patients on the experimental group Calendula officinalis diluted 10% as an irrigant during surgical extraction of third molars. We performed the conventional way with the control group irrigating with saline solution. Subsequently, both groups continued to make mouthwash for a week with the irrigating agent. Every week for a month, each patient underwent periapical radiography, out of which we took measurements of alveolar ridges and depth of alveolar bone, which were compared. CONCLUSIONS: There is statistically significant evidence to state that Calendula officinalis favorably affects bone preservation after extraction.

INTRODUCCIÓN: la Calendula officinalis es un fitofármaco al que se le atribuyen múltiples usos, entre los que destacan el de analgésico, antiséptico y cicatrizante por su efecto colagenogénico, lo que lo hace un tratamiento conveniente y económico que favorece la preservación ósea alveolar después de la extracción dental in vivo. El objetivo del presente estudio fue utilizar la Calendula officinalis durante y después de la extracción dental para determinar si tiene capacidad de preservación ósea después de la extracción. MÉTODOS: se seleccionaron dos grupos pareados por edad, género y posición del tercer molar. A un grupo experimental se le aplicó Calendula officinalis diluida al 10% en solución fisiológica como agente irrigante durante la extracción quirúrgica del tercer molar. Al grupo control se le realizó el procedimiento de manera convencional irrigando con solución fisiológica. Posteriormente ambos grupos continuaron realizando colutorios durante una semana con el agente irrigante. Durante un mes a cada paciente se le realizó semanalmente la toma de radiografía periapical con radiovisiógrafo a la cual se le tomaron medidas de crestas alveolares y profundidad alveolar que fueron comparadas. CONCLUSIONES: existe evidencia estadísticamente significativa para afirmar que la Calendula officinalis influye favorablemente en la preservación ósea posterior a la extracción.

Dientes natales y neonatales: una revisión de la literatura

Los dientes que erupcionan antes de tiempo, desde el nacimiento o posterior a éste, son denominados comúnmente dientes natales o neonatales. Se clasifican de acuerdo al grado de maduración o apariencia. La prevalencia varía de 1 en 44 a 1 en 30,000 nacimientos. Son más frecuentes los dientes natales que los neonatales. Por lo general, pertenecen a la dentición primaria, ocurren de forma bilateral y predominan entre las mujeres. Todavía de etiología desconocida, la teoría más aceptable es que el germen dental tiene una localización superficial. Clínicamente se ven como dientes primarios normales, suelen ser más pequeños, algunas veces de forma cónica. Generalmente son móviles por la falta de formación radicular y presentan alteraciones del esmalte; pueden revelar una apariencia inmadura con hipoplasia del esmalte de bordes irregulares y agudos; su coloración puede ser marrón-amarillento / opaco blanquecino. Radiográficamente hay ausencia de raíz. Histológicamente, la mayoría de los dientes natales y neonatales pueden seguir un patrón de mineralización normal, pero también presentan alteraciones tanto en el esmalte como en la dentina. Otros descubrimientos incluyen ausencia de la capa basal de Weil, vaina de Hertwig y cemento; además de un incremento en el número de vasos sanguíneos dilatados en la pulpa. El tratamiento debe ser adaptado a cada diente y cada niño. Los tratamientos disponibles son: la extracción o el mantenimiento del diente en la arcada. La complicación más común de los dientes neonatales o natales es la ulceración traumática de la parte ventral de la lengua debido a la fricción, llamada úlcera de Riga Fede. No hay reporte de broncoaspiración. El tratamiento de los dientes natales y neonatales deben valorarse con mucho cuidado; estimando su movilidad, integridad, compromiso de la alimentación y la presencia de alguna úlcera.

Teeth that erupt early are commonly referred to as natal or neonatal teeth. They can be classified according to the degree of maturity or appearance. Their prevalence varies from 1 in 44 to 1 in 30,000 births. Natal teeth are more frequent than neonatal teeth, and they often belong to the primary dentition; they occur bilaterally and principally among women. The etiology of these teeth is unknown, and the most acceptable theory is that the tooth germ is located superficially. Clinically, they resemble normal primary teeth, although they are often smaller and sometimes conical. They are generally characterized by a lack of root formation, changes in enamel and dentin, an immature appearance with hypoplastic enamel and sharp irregular and edges, and yellowish-brown/white opaque coloration. Radiographically there is no root. Histologically, most natal and neonatal teeth may follow a pattern of normal mineralization, but also have alterations in both enamel and dentin. Other findings include absence of the basal layer of Weil, Hertwig's sheath and cement; besides an increase in the number of blood vessels in dilated pulp. Treatment should be tailored to each tooth and each child. Available treatments include extraction or maintenance of the tooth in the arch. The most common complication of neonatal teeth or natal is traumatic ulceration of the ventral portion of the tongue due to friction, called Fede-Riga disease (ulcer). No reports of aspiration exist in the literature. The treatment of natal and neonatal teeth should be assessed very carefully to estimate their mobility, integrity, feeding baby, and the presence of some ulcers.