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Prevalencia e indicadores de riesgo de recesiones gingivales en adolescentes de Valdivia en el año 2018

OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia de recesiones gingivales e identificar indicadores de riesgo, en estudiantes de cuarto medio de la ciudad de Valdivia en el año 2018. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de corte transversal. Se midió la prevalencia, distribución y tipo de recesión gingival según clasi...

Evaluación de higiene oral y características periodontales en pacientes con obesidad: estudio de casos y controles
Evaluation of oral hygiene and periodontal characteristics in patients with obesity: case-control study

Rev. ADM; 77 (2), 2020
Introducción: La obesidad sigue siendo considerada un serio problema de salud pública en el mundo. Aunque es bien sabido que esta condición puede aumentar el riesgo para desarrollar o agravar otras condiciones sistémicas; hoy en día, sigue siendo escasa la información que determine los niveles de a...

Meanings and practices of oral health: a qualitative study with mothers of disabled children

Biosci. j. (Online); 36 (2), 2020
The aim of this study was to understand the meanings and oral health practices of ten mothers of disabled children between the ages of zero and three years. The qualitative method was used. The data was collected by means of a semi-structured interview and were recorded, trans...

In vitro efficacy of five pediatric toothpastes in the inhibition of streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175

J. oral res. (Impresa); 9 (1), 2020
The present in vitro study compared the inhibitory action of five pediatric toothpastes against Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional, comparative and experimental study. The microorganism Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175 was inoculated onto solid culture medium of Müell...

O esportista e a prevalência de trauma bucomaxilofacial: conhecimento e uso de protetor bucal, hábitos e respiração na prática esportiva

O trauma buco maxilo facial (TBMF) relacionado à prática esportiva tem aumentado nos últimos anos, portanto é fundamental investigar os esportes de maior ocorrência, a saúde bucal dos atletas e a adoção de medidas preventivas. O objetivo neste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de trauma buco-ma...

Prevenção de pneumonia em idosos hospitalizados

Ciênc. cuid. saúde; 19 (), 2020
Introduction:Increasing life expectancy and consequent population aging is a major challenge for the health sector. In this context, it is important to identify the vulnerabilities of the care process so as to readjust interventions and ensure excellence in the care provided to elderly patients...

Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries Status on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the oral hygiene and dental caries status on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients, also it's with SLE disease activity. Material and Methods: This is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted on 93 SLE patients from 2017 to 2019...

Association Between Periodontal Health Knowledge and Oral Hygiene in Brazilian Adolescents

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the influence of oral health knowledge in adolescents' oral hygiene pattern. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 291 participants aged between 14 and 19 years old enrolled in a public school in Curitiba, Brazil. A self-administered questionnaire contain...

Oral Hygiene and Dentition Status in Patients with Congenital Hemorrhagic Disorders: A Comparative Study

Abstract Objective: To compare the status of oral hygiene and dentition in patients with congenital hemorrhagic disorders with their age-matched healthy counterparts. Also, the prevalence of fear of dentists/ dental treatment among these patients was assessed. Material and Methods: This study was perfo...

Mothers Knowledge and Behaviour Towards Oral Health During Pregnancy

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and behaviour of mothers in maintaining their oral health during pregnancy. Material and Methods: This study included 167 women in five community primary health centres in Central Jakarta whose last child ranged between 0-59 months. The participants were a...