Patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life after treatment with traditional and simplified protocols for complete denture construction.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this randomised controlled clinical trial study was to compare the effectiveness of a traditional and a simplified protocol for construction of conventional CD. BACKGROUND: The replacement of conventional dentures can result in potential functional and aesthetic benefits to the patient. Previous studies suggest that simplified procedures for complete dentures (CD) construction achieve results similar to the traditional methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty patients were randomly divided into two equal groups, traditional protocol (T group) and simplified protocol (S group). Treatment outcomes were assessed before the insertion of the new dentures and 30 days and 6 months after the last adjustment. It included measurements of quality of life related to oral conditions measured by the Brazilian version of OHIP-Edentulous scale and patients' satisfaction with the upper and lower dentures using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which combines the patient's perception in relation to overall satisfaction with the comfort, stability, ability to chew, ability to talk and aesthetics. RESULTS: The results showed significant reduction in negative impacts of oral conditions on quality of life and improved satisfaction with the upper and lower dentures (p < 0.001) at the 30-day and 6-month follow-up. Quality of life improvement occurred in all dimensions of the OHIP-Edentulous (p < 0.001). Despite the significant reduction in quality of life impacts and significant increase in patients' satisfaction with the dentures, there were no differences between the traditional and simplified protocols (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It was concluded that the simplified protocol results in patent's perception of treatment outcomes similar to the traditional protocol.

Análise da viabilidade financeira e dos aspectos legais para implementação de clínica odontológica na cidade de Goiânia / Analysis of financial feasibility and legal aspects for dental clinic implementation in the city of Goiânia

Embora o empreendedorismo seja um desafio no Brasil, sua taxa aumentou muito nos últimos anos, sendo considerado por muitos uma opção desejável de carreira. Na área da saúde, as dificuldades enfrentadas pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) favorecem o surgimento e a permanência de entidades de natureza empresarial. No entanto, o índice de mortalidade das micro e pequenas empresas ainda é motivo de grande preocupação, cuja principal razão envolve as demandas jurídico-legais e a ausência do planejamento financeiro, necessário para análise da viabilidade financeira do negócio. Diante disso, há necessidade de orientar os potenciais empreendedores no desenvolvimento do planejamento para implementação dessas empresas. Objetivo: orientar as diretrizes gerais envolvidas na implementação e permanência no mercado de empresa na modalidade clínica odontológica. Material e método: revisão bibliográfica em artigos, livros especializados, normas publicadas em Diário Oficial, além de coleta de dados em empresas e instituições públicas para demonstração do planejamento financeiro e dos demais aspectos relacionados. Resultados: desenvolvimento de estudo da viabilidade financeira adaptável às diversas realidades do mercado e demonstração da sequência dos aspectos jurídico-legais. Conclusão: Os conhecimentos sobre a viabilidade financeira e demais aspectos relacionados contribuem com a redução do risco de insucesso para os potenciais empreendedores na medida em que viabilizam as informações necessárias para tal fim.

Although entrepreneurship is a challenge in Brazil, its rate has increased a lot in recent years, and it is considered by many as a desirable career option. In health, the difficulties faced by the Unified Health System (SUS) support the emergence and persistence of business entities. However, the mortality rate of the micro and small enterprises is still a big concern, which the main reason involves juridical and legal demands and the lack of financial planning, necessary to analyze the financial viability of the business. Therefore, there is the need to advise potential entrepreneurs in the development of planning for implementation of these enterprises. Objective: To guide the general guidelines involved in implementing and persisting in business in dental clinic modality. Materials and Methods: articles literature review, specialized books, standards published inthe Official Gazette, and data collection at companies and public institutions for demonstration of financial planning and other related aspects. Results: development of financial feasibility study adaptable to various market realities and demonstration of following juridical and legal aspects. Conclusion: Knowledge about financial viability and other related aspects contribute to reducing the risk of failure for potential entrepreneurs, as they enable the necessary information for such purpose.