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Introduction: the objective of this study was to assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in older adults attending the gerontological centers of Cantón Pedro Moncayo. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 61 older adults from three Gerontological Centers located in the Pedro Moncayo Canton in Ecuador, who signed the informed consent form and met the inclusion criteria. Special assistance was provided to participants aged 87 to 100 years, during the survey by trained personnel. Data were collected through 2 sections: the first with data on age, sex, and prosthesis use, while the second section comprised the OHIP-Sp questionnaire consisting of 49 items with 7 sections. The SPSSv.26 statistical program was used to analyze the data. Results: significant differences in OHRQoL, as measured by OHIP-Sp, were observed across sociodemographic factors. Older adults aged 76 to 85 years, male sex and those without prosthesis had a higher mean score, respectively. Physical disability had the highest score (13.95 ± 3.90), indicating a poorer OHRQoL, while social disability had the lowest score (4.67 ± 2.83), associated with better OHRQoL. Conclusion: according to the results of the OHIP-Sp, it became evident that this group of older adults experienced deficiency in the OHRQoL, with the male sex being the most affected across different dimensions.

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Introduction: Molar Incisor Hypomineralization is a qualitative enamel defect that affects the tooth enamel. This condition is accompanied by Dental Hypersensitivity (DH), given by the high porosity of the affected enamel, generating pain during tooth brushing, when eating cold or hot foods, and during dental consultations. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of a desensitizing treatment for pediatric patients diagnosed with MIH. Methods: an observation guide was used, applied to pediatric patients between 6 and 12 years of age, with a sample of 30 affected teeth. The treatment consisted of the application of fluoride varnish and the use of an 8% arginine paste for 30 days, evaluating DH before and after, with the Schiff and Tactile measurement scale. Results: there was found that before the treatment the patients were at level 2 on the tactile scale and level 2-3 on the Schiff scale and after treatment, they were at level 1-0 on both scales. Conclusion: there was a reduction in sensitivity, demonstrating that the treatment may be effective.

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La ansiedad asociada con la atención odontológica es una preocupación común para muchas personas, manifestándose como una profunda inseguridad vinculada a las visitas y tratamientos dentales. Este fenómeno no solo afecta la salud bucal, sino que también puede resultar en tratamientos más invasivos debido al descuido en el cuidado preventivo. Objetivo: Determinar los niveles de ansiedad y los factores asociados más frecuentes en pacientes atendidos en la clínica integral de odontología. Materiales y métodos: Se emplearon dos cuestionarios para evaluar la ansiedad dental: la Escala de Ansiedad Dental Modificada (MDAS) y la Escala Corta de Ansiedad Dental (SDAI), diseñados para evaluar distintos aspectos relacionados con la atención odontológica. El análisis estadístico incluyó pruebas multivariadas y correlaciones mediante métodos como Spearman, U de Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis y Chicuadrado de Pearson, utilizando el software estadístico SPSS versión 27. Resultados: Un total de 389 pacientes participaron en el estudio, compuesto por un 63,75% de mujeres y un 36,25% de hombres. Los resultados descriptivos de las pruebas SDAI, CORAH y DAYMO indican predominio de niveles de ansiedad leves y moderados, variando en su detección según cada escala. Según SDAI, el 47% de los pacientes presentaron niveles moderados o severos de ansiedad, mientras que CORAH reportó un 19% con ansiedad elevada o severa. Los factores desencadenantes de ansiedad durante la visita dental incluyen el temor al dolor, experiencias previas negativas y preocupaciones acerca de agujas e higiene dental, evidenciando la complejidad de las inquietudes emocionales relacionadas con la odontología. Conclusiones: Los hallazgos indican una prevalencia de ansiedad leve a moderada en pacientes durante las visitas al dentista, influenciada por factores como el nivel educativo y el género del paciente.

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