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Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de cepillado y uso de pasta dental con flúor en niños de 4 a 6 años de edad, de la parroquia Ricaurte del cantón Cuenca. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal de temporalidad actual, su universo fue de 1216 niños de 4 a 6 años de edad de la parroquia Ricaurte del cantón Cuenca. El tamaño de la muestra se calculó al cuantificar con un nivel de confianza del 95% y un margen de error del 5%, dando, una muestra de 233 niños, se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta para la toma de datos y estos se traspasaron a un software estadístico. Resultados: El 49.8% de los niños realizan el cepillado dental dos veces al día, el 42.9% utilizó una concentración de pasta dental de 1000 a 1100 ppm, el 67.8% aplicó la cantidad de pasta dental equivalente a un grano de alverja, el 61.8% de los padres tiene escolaridad secundaria y el 46.8% poseen un nivel de ingreso de $400 mensuales. Conclusión: La mayoría de los niños de 4 a 6 años de edad cepillan sus dientes dos veces al día, utilizando porcentajes de flúor de 1000 a 1100 ppm lo que corresponde a las concentraciones recomendadas por la asociación dental de odontología pediátrica.

Objetivos: O presente trabalho pretendeu estudar a associação de aspetos relacionados com a qualidade de vida a características sociodemográficas, comportamentos de saúde oral e estado de saúde oral dos jovens de 18 anos da Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, utilizando dados previamente recolhidos no III Estudo Nacional de Prevalência das Doenças Orais (ENPDO). Métodos: A amostra do III ENPDO foi constituída por 157 indivíduos com 18 anos, residentes na região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. O III ENPDO recolheu dados através de um questionário e de uma observação intraoral. O questionário recolheu informação sobre a qualidade de vida, dados sociodemográficos e comportamentos de saúde oral. A observação intraoral incluiu o registo de cárie dentária (ICDAS II) e hemorragia gengival (IPC modificado). A análise estatística utilizou os testes de Mann-Whitney e de Kruskal-Wallis (α=0,05). Resultados: De um modo geral, os indivíduos do sexo feminino, com um nível de escolaridade mais baixo, que nunca visitaram um profissional de saúde oral e com presença de cárie ou de hemorragia gengival apresentaram piores resultados (p

Introducción: La caries dental es una afección multifactorial que se origina a nivel microbiológico. Se trata de una enfermedad común en niños, afectando aproximadamente al 60% de la población infantil a nivel mundial Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los padres de familia sobre prevalencia de caries dental, tipo de alimentación y hábitos de higiene bucal en niños de 7 a 11 años en la clínica UCSG 2023. Materiales y métodos: Es una investigación de tipo observacional y transversal, con enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño descriptivo y analítico, de método deductivo-inductivo. En una hoja de registro de datos, se incluyeron las siguientes variables: historial de caries en los niños, nivel de riesgo de dieta cariogénica y no cariogénica, conocimiento de los padres, higiene bucal, edad, género. El universo fue de 80 pacientes, de los cuales se incluyeron 66 para la muestra. Resultados: De los factores asociados con la alimentación de los niños, el 51,5% de los padres considera que su hijo (a) no está recibiendo los alimentos necesarios para su edad. El conocimiento que tienen los padres Al respecto los resultados muestran que el 84,8% cree que los hábitos alimenticios si tienen influencia sobre la formación de caries. Y el 69,7% manifestó no conocer qué tipo de alimentos son considerados no cariogénico. Conclusión Esta investigación destacó que la mayoría de los niños consumen alimentos con alto contenido de azúcar, y un considerable número de padres siente que la alimentación de sus hijos no es apropiada para su edad. Se encontró una prevalencia significativa de caries en niños de 7 a 11 años, con la presencia de obturaciones y extracciones.

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Introdução: A sustentabilidade na higiene oral deve ser uma preocupação, mantendo a qualidade e eficácia dos produtos escolhidos, para uma boa saúde oral. Existem atualmente diversos formatos de dentífricos sustentáveis como é o caso das pastilhas, com ingredientes naturais e menor pegada de carbono para o ambiente. Objetivo: Avaliar a satisfação na utilização de pastilhas dentífricas fluoretadas DENTTABS®. Metodologia: Realizou-se um estudo clínico aleatorizado cruzado, com dois grupos de participantes, em que cada grupo foi exposto a ambas as intervenções: 14 dias de uso do dentífrico fluoretado habitual e 14 dias de uso das pastilhas dentífricas fluoretadas. Três questionários foram entregues a cada participante, o primeiro no baseline e os restantes após a utilização de cada dentífrico. O primeiro questionário referia-se à caracterização sociodemográfica e hábitos de higiene oral; o segundo referia-se à satisfação no uso da sua pasta dentífrica; e o terceiro referia-se à satisfação do uso de pastilhas DENTTABS®. Os dados foram analisados no software SPSS® versão 27. Resultados: No estudo participaram 39 pacientes, maioritariamente mulheres, com uma média de idades de 36 anos e o nível de escolaridade predominante foi o bacharelato/licenciatura. A maioria dos participantes escova duas vezes ao dia e os atributos que mais valorizaram nos dentífricos foram dentes e gengivas saudáveis. Apesar das pastilhas dentífricas serem diferentes do dentífrico convencional, 71,8% afirmaram sentirem-se satisfeitos com a sua eficácia. As características mais valorizadas das pastilhas foram o efeito de polimento nos dentes, o facto de serem unidoses com uma boa quantidade de dentífrico, prático transporte e sabor a mentol. As características menos agradáveis das pastilhas foram a ausência de espuma, consistência da pastilha e sabor. A autopercepção da motivação ao usar um novo produto foi referida por 64,1% como igual à motivação da utilização da sua pasta dentífrica habitual. A maioria dos participantes recomenda a utilização das pastilhas dentífricas. Conclusão: As pastilhas dentífricas apresentam um elevado grau de satisfação, comparativamente à pasta dentífrica convencional, sendo uma boa opção de dentífrico e mais amigo do ambiente.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La salud oral de los pacientes en Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos suele deteriorarse, la tasa general de infección puede llegar al 50-60 % de pacientes que se encuentran internos por más de cinco días. Es por eso por lo que el personal de enfermería posee una responsabilidad especial en el mantenimiento de la higiene bucal y prevención de trastornos bucales. OBJETIVO: Establecer cuál es el protocolo del cuidado bucal que se ofrece a los pacientes de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) por parte del personal de enfermería. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de enfoque cuali-cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo transversal, observacional. La muestra está conformada por 72 licenciado(a)s y auxiliares en enfermería, de diseño descriptivo-analítico RESULTADOS: Se determinó que el 94.44% del personal de enfermería está muy de acuerdo en la prioridad del cuidado bucal, el 76.39% concuerdan en recibir más información sobre atención de salud bucodental y el 97.22%. en la necesaria asistencia a talleres de formación. CONCLUSIÓN: Los resultados manifiestan la necesidad de información y entrenamiento sobre la mejor forma de ofrecer atención profesional de higiene bucal por parte de las enfermeras del servicio del UCI.

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Introduction: Some inappropriate cultural practices cause long-term diseases prevalent in childhood such as: acute respiratory, diarrheal, dermal and parasitic. Objectives: To describe and discuss the cultural practices of oral hygiene and hand washing in schoolchildren in a marginal urban area. Methodology: Qualitative research, with a descriptive approach, the scenario was the homes of schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 years, who reside in marginal urban areas of Ferreñafe, Peru; the sample was, 8 schoolchildren and 8 mothers, delimited by saturation and redundancy and nonprobabilistic sampling selected by snowball. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and processed according to content analysis, applying triangulation of subjects, prior informed consent of the participants and approval of a Research Ethics Committee. Results: a) Cultural practices of oral hygiene and b) Cultural practices of hand washing. Conclusions: Participants know the correct procedure of oral hygiene and hand washing, key moments, use basic and cultural materials and recognize diseases caused by lack of healthy practices. Their assessment is necessary to achieve effective intercultural interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Los padres desempeñan un rol importante y fundamental en la adquisición de comportamientos, que permitan un buen desenvolvimiento de hábitos de salud oral en sus hijos. Las acciones de proteger la salud bucal sobre todo desde edades tempranas se basan en una constante participación y colaboración de los padres para así lograr mayor atención en la realización de maniobras preventivas desde casa. Objetivo: Medir el nivel de conocimientos sobre higiene oral de padres de familia en la Unidad Educativa “Emiliano Hinostroza” del cantón Santa Isabel, 2021. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal realizado en 90 padres de familia. El instrumento utilizado fue una encuesta con 16 interrogantes de tipo cerrado, referentes a higiene oral. Resultados: Se evidenció que el 51% de padres presentó un nivel de conocimiento regular seguido del 43% con un nivel de conocimiento bueno. Conclusiones: De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos se determinó que la mayoría de los padres de familia presenta un nivel de conocimiento regular, lo cual determina que su nivel de educación es bajo pudiendo influir en la salud bucal de sus hijos.

Introduction: Brackground: in the early stages of kidney disease, oral manifestations (gingivitis and periodontitis) may cause premature tooth loss and limit food intake. There is scarce evidence of the relationship of oral hygiene and nutritional status in patients on Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). Objective: we aimed to assess the relationship of oral hygiene with nutritional, clinical, and physical performance parameters in PD patients. Methods: this cross-sectional study included outpatients aged 34-69 years. Oral health questionnaire, nutritional, functional, and clinical assessment tools such as Malnutrition Inflammation Score (MIS), Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), handgrip strength, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire (GSQ) were applied. Patients were divided according to debris, calculus, and Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) in two groups: "clean-slightly dirty" and "dirty-very dirty". Results: in total, 41 patients were included, those in the "dirty-very dirty" group had a worse nutritional status with higher scores on the MIS tool and worse nutritional diagnosis with SGA as compared to the "clean-slightly dirty" group. The handgrip strength was higher in patients in the best category of oral hygiene, and those with the worst hygiene presented greater severity of gastrointestinal symptoms. The risks of malnutrition in the three indices of oral hygiene with the worst category were statistically significant. Conclusion: poor oral hygiene was associated with poorer nutritional status, lower handgrip, and worse GSQ. Poor oral hygiene might be related to persistent inflammation status and catabolism that favored protein-energy wasting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: There is considerable evidence in favor of applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to oral hygiene, proving to be an adaptable and highly explanatory model. However, more evidence is needed to apply an extended version of this theory to various populations in South-America. Purpose: To analyze the psychometric characteristics of an Oral Hygiene Questionnaire, a scale developed by Buunk-Werkhoven, and to describe the prediction level of Extended Theory of Planned Behavior to oral hygiene behavior. Methods: This was a non-experimental and cross-sectional study in which a nonprobabilistic sample of 644 Peruvian undergraduate students was surveyed to respond the Oral Hygiene Questionnaire. Results: There are acceptable and good reliability coefficients of the Oral Hygiene Questionnaire subscales, and the Confirmatory Factorial Analysis shows items that fit the standardized measurement model of four exogenous first-order constructs. Regarding the structural model, absolute, comparative, and parsimony fit statistic was applied. Additionally, variables of the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior explained 31 % and 26 % of intention variance and oral hygiene behavior, respectively. Conclusion: The assessment and structural model based on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior show good empirical evidence to apply it to oral hygiene of Peruvian undergraduates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In order to determine the association between oral health and oral hygiene conditions and nutritional status in children using a health facility in the Huánuco region, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 118 children who attended the Growth and Development Control (CRED) of the health clinic "La Esperanza." Oral health and hygiene conditions were evaluated by visible bacterial plaque, simplified oral hygiene, simplified bleeding, and gingival inflammation indices. Nutritional status was obtained from the last CRED control recorded in the clinical history. Acute malnutrition (AM) was the most common nutritional status. Among children with AM, the proportion of severe gingival inflammation was 60.3%; gum bleeding, 61.5%; dentobacterial plaque presence, 59.3%; and poor oral hygiene, 60.3%. There is evidence of a greater impact of oral health and oral hygiene on children with malnutrition, mainly acute.

Enquadramento: O controlo do biofilme oral com anti-sépticos deve ser adequado aos protocolos elaborados para os doentes na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI). Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da solução de clorexidina 0,12% na redução de microrganismos na saliva de doentes de UTI. Metodologia: Estudo coorte com 45 voluntários divididos em: Clínica Médica (controlo, auto higiene oral), UTI não-entubado e UTI entubado. A higiene oral na UTI foi realizada com clorexidina. A análise microbiológica foi realizada com a contagem de microrganismos na saliva. A análise dos dados foi feita com ANOVA. Resultados: Houve uma redução dos microrganismos após higiene oral. O controlo apresentou diferença significativa com UTI entubado nos períodos imediato e após 30 min. Doentes entubados apresentaram redução dos microrganismos até 12 horas após higiene com clorexidina. Conclusão: A higiene com clorexidina reduz em até 12 horas os microrganismos bucais de doentes entubados. Estes resultados podem contribuir para elaboração de protocolos de higiene oral em UTI, além de sustentar estratégias como redução nos custos e efeitos colaterais associados à clorexidina.

Background: Aligners are becoming popular and allow and easier dental hygiene, but it is unknown if they allow a better periodontal health than braces. Objective: To evaluate the periodontal treatment needs in adult patients with braces and removable aligners in the first six months of orthodontic treatment. Methods: Forty-one consecutive patients (30 females and 11 males, aged 32,5±10,5) with fixed orthodontics appliances and with removable aligners were examined during a period of six months since they began orthodontic treatment. The type of treatment performed was the patient's decision after being evaluated by a professional. The Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) was recorded at baseline and one month, three months, and six months after the placement of the orthodontic appliances. For statistical analysis, the bifactorial ANOVA Test, the Chi-Square Test and the McNemar-Bowquer Test were used. Results: The need for periodontal treatment increased significantly (p < 0.001) throughout orthodontic treatment in both study groups. However, it was greater in the group of patients with fixed appliances, being clearly significant (p < 0.05) in those over 30 years old. Regarding other analyzed variables, the results showed that age, a lower degree of oral hygiene, and a negative dentoalveolar discrepancy influenced the progression of the disease; however, sex was not identified as a risk factor. Conclusion: There is a correlation between orthodontic treatment and periodontal condition. The need for periodontal treatment during orthodontic treatment is high. We can conclude that periodontal treatment needs were higher in patients with multibracket fixed appliances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite composite resins capacity to mimic dental tissues, they can discolor over time. However, there is no information on the effect of prebrushing mouthwashes on the composite resin staining. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of prebrushing mouthwashes on the color stability of three composite resins. Twenty specimens of each resin were prepared: Filtek Z250 (3M ESPE -S Paul, MN, USA), Charisma (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH - Hanau - Germany) e EvoluX (Dentsply-Petrópolis - Brazil). Groups were randomly divided accord to the treatment: immersion in prebrushing mouthwash (test group) or immersion in deionized water (control group). Test groups were immersed in 10 ml of prebrushing mouthwash Plax Magic (Colgate-Palmolive, São Bernardo do Campo, SP, Brazil) for 60 s three times a day during 35 days following the manufacturer's instructions. Color measurements were performed after 24 h of specimen's preparation and after 7, 14, 21, and 35 days of immersion time. Results showed that prebrushing mouthwash Plax Magic promoted a color change in all the tested materials and evaluation time. The color change was greater in composite resin Charisma, followed by Z250 and EvoluX. Therefore, prebrushing mouthwash promoted a color change in all the materials used. Composite resin Charisma demonstrated less color stability than Filtek Z250 resin and EvoluX resin, which was the most stable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objetivo: Identificar el estado de salud periodontal en pacientes con discapacidad en custodia versus pacientes independientes en su higiene oral. Material y métodos: Se examinaron pacientes con discapacidad, ambos sexos, 3 a 19 años que acuden al Servicio de Odontopediatría del Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Tamaulipas mediante revisión de cavidad oral y aplicación del Índice de Higiene Oral Simplificado (IHOS), Índice Periodontal Comunitario de la Necesidad de Tratamiento (IPCNT) y entrevista con su cuidador primario. Se agruparon en dos categorías: Independientes y de Custodia. Resultados: En el total de la muestra la Media y Desviación estándar (D.E.) de IPCNT fue de 0.89±0.54, así como el IHOS de 1.88±0.77. El IPCNT en pacientes con discapacidad de Custodia fue 0.91±0.57 e Independientes de 0.86±0.49 (p=0.70), IHOS en pacientes de Custodia 1.89±0.78 e Independientes 1.87±.0.74 (p=.93). IPCNT en géneros masculino 1.03±0.54 y femenino 0.75±0.51 (p=.009). IHOS en pacientes que habitan área rural 2.41±1.25 y área urbana 1.83±0.68 (p=.02). Relación entre la edad y la necesidad de tratamiento periodontal (p=0.001). Frecuencia del cepillado del grupo Independientes 2.03±0.56 y de Custodia 2.00±0.75 (p=.84). Conclusiones: No existe diferencia en el estado de salud periodontal y el grado de higiene oral entre pacientes con discapacidad Independientes y de Custodia. La mayoría de los pacientes Independientes y de Custodia tienen una necesidad de tratamiento de Instrucción de Higiene Oral (TN1) y tienen Higiene Oral Regular.

Introducción: Las enfermedades periodontales junto con la caries dental son las patologías más frecuentes que afectan los dientes y tejidos circundantes. El principal agente etiológico es el acúmulo de biopelícula dental bacteriana ya sea en las fosas y fisuras de los dientes como en el surco gingival. Objetivo: La presente revisión narrativa tuvo por objetivo sintetizar los resultados de la terapia mecánica sobre la higiene oral al ser indicadas en pacientes con diagnóstico de periodontitis. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo que se basó en una revisión crítica de las publicaciones relacionadas a la terapia periodontal mecánica en las bases de datos: Scopus, SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), MEDLINE (Pubmed), ScienceDirect así como el buscador Google académico. En cada base de datos se realizó una búsqueda libre de la información con un límite de 10 años de antigüedad de las fuentes de información para analizar tanto fuentes antiguas como actuales. Resultados: De una búsqueda inicial de 678 artículos se incluyeron 52 estudios que compararon técnicas de higiene oral, así como revisiones sistemáticas que sintetizaron el efecto de la terapia mecánica periodontal. Conclusiones: El tratamiento periodontal debe ser considerado la terapia inicial para la periodontitis, debe incluir instrucción en técnicas de higiene para el control de la biopelícula dental y el debridamiento mecánico de las zonas afectadas. No se ha demostrado que una técnica de cepillado manual específica sea superior a otras, por tanto, se debería aplicar aquella que mejor pueda manejar el paciente. No se encontró evidencia que demuestre que el uso del hilo dental disminuya eficientemente los índices de biopelícula dental y parámetros gingivales debido a la dificultad por parte del paciente para emplear adecuadamente la técnica.

Objetivo: Identificar los conocimientos en higiene oral que poseen los acudientes y su relación con la presencia de caries dental de niños menores de 5 años que asisten a un centro de salud de Medellín. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles. El grupo de casos estuvo conformado por los acudientes, cuyos niños tuvieran un índice ceo-d mayor que cero. El grupo control lo conformaron los acudientes cuyos niños tuvieron un índice ceo-d igual a cero. Las fuentes de información fueron la valoración odontológica para determinar la existencia o no de caries cavitacional, la historia clínica y un instrumento sobre los conocimientos de higiene de los acudientes. Se analizó origen, apariencia y formas de prevención de la caries. Resultados: La presencia de caries dental estuvo asociada con falta de control de la cantidad de crema dental por parte de los acudientes, porque creían que dejaba más limpios los dientes (or 4,29; ic 95 %: 1,74- 10,62), porque creían que no hacía daño (or 3,29; ic 95 %: 1,61-6,75). Conclusiones: se identificó la asociación entre las limitaciones en el conocimiento que sobre higiene oral tienen los acudientes y la existencia de caries dental en relación con la apariencia de la caries y el uso de la crema dental en los niños de la muestra. Los resultados sugieren la necesidad de generar espacios de comunicación e interacción entre los profesionales de la salud y los usuarios, acciones educativas oportunas que generen impacto, la utilización de medios de comunicación y diferentes estrategias de información, educación y comunicación (iec) que permitan una mayor aprehensión del conocimiento.

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RESUMEN Introducción: la salud bucal es parte integrante de la salud en general. La gestación ha estado rodeada de una serie de tabúes y creencias alrededor de la salud bucal de la embarazada que se han transmitido generación tras generación. Objetivo: determinar el nivel de conocimientos sobre la higiene bucal en las gestantes de Corralillo, antes de la intervención y después de aplicada la misma. Método: se realizó una intervención educativa para elevar el nivel de conocimientos, modificar actitudes y hábitos sobre la higiene bucal en gestantes de Corralillo, del municipio de Guisa en el año 2016. El universo estuvo compuesto por el total de 40 gestantes que presentaron algún factor de riesgo. Resultados: antes de la intervención 62,5 % tenían nivel de conocimientos en la categoría de mal. En las necesidades de aprendizaje, 92,5 % correspondió a respuestas incorrectas en la pregunta 2 y 90 % relacionada con las causas que causan el sangrado de encías. En cuanto a la higiene bucal, antes de la intervención en el 85 % era deficiente. Conclusiones: se alcanzó un incremento significativo del nivel de conocimientos de las gestantes después de la intervención desarrollaron sus conocimientos, se incrementó la efectividad de la estrategia propuesta, así como la percepción del riesgo, lo que favoreció un comportamiento adecuado ante la prevención de la enfermedad. ABSTRACT Introduction: oral health is an integral part of overall health. Gestation has been surrounded by a series of taboos and beliefs around the oral health of the pregnant woman that have been passed on generation after generation. Objective: to determine the level of knowledge about oral hygiene in pregnant women of Corralillo, before and after the intervention. Method: an educational intervention was carried out to raise the level of knowledge, to modify attitudes and habits about oral hygiene in pregnant women in Corralillo, Guisa municipality, in 2016. The universe was composed of a total of 40 pregnant women who presented some factor risky. Results: before the intervention 62.5 % had level of knowledge in the category of mal. In the learning needs, 92.5 % corresponded to incorrect answers in question 2 and 90 % related to the causes that cause bleeding gums. Regarding oral hygiene, before the intervention in 85 % was deficient. Conclusions: a significant increase in the level of knowledge of pregnant women after the intervention developed their knowledge, increased the effectiveness of the proposed strategy, as well as the perception of risk, which favored an adequate behavior in the prevention of the disease.

Introduction: In addition to macro and microvascular complications that are associated with the disease, hyperglycaemia is also a risk factor for several oral complications. The aim of this study is to establish a relationship between dental caries in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus treated with multiple insulin injections and that of individuals without diabetes. It is also an aim to characterize the oral hygiene habits of this population. Material and Methods: An observational clinical study of analytical and cross-sectional nature was conducted. Thirty patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 30 individuals without diabetes were observed and questioned about information regarding their medical history. Oral examination was conducted according to the standards of the World Health Organization and ICDAS was used for caries detection. Statistical analysis was performed and the significance level was set at 5%. Results: Patients with diabetes mellitus showed similar caries levels to that of individuals without diabetes. Patients with diabetes mellitus had a higher dental plaque index. Only 10% of the patients having episodes of nocturnal hypoglycaemia brush their teeth after glucose intake. Discussion: Although there’s some controversy in the literature regarding the prevalence of caries in patients with diabetes mellitus, the results are in agreement with a great number of studies. However, patients with diabetes mellitus have a higher plaque index which can be associated with a higher risk for developing certain oral pathologies. Conclusion: No statistically significant association was found between type 1 diabetes mellitus and dental caries.

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Objective: to identify evidences in the scientific literature if mechanical or chemical oral hygiene can prevent aspiration pneumonia in hospitalized patients. Material and Methods: it were included clinical studies indexed in Pubmed, Lilacs and Scielo databases from 2008 to 2017, following pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. According to the quality of the evidence, three studies were evaluated as I, six as II and three as III. Regarding the treatment used, clinical researches investigating the effectiveness of different antimicrobial solutions for oral hygiene in order to reduce aspiration pneumonia in hospitalized patients. Different chlorhexidine concentrations (0.05%, 0.1%, 0.12%, 0.2%, 2%) were used, as well as other substances for mouthwash. Conclusion: the lack of high quality studies undermines the confidence on the effectiveness of antimicrobial solutions regarding the reduction of aspiration pneumonia. However, those studies with good methodology suggested the reduction of pneumonia by oral hygiene.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar los conocimientos de salud bucodental y su relación con el nivel socioeconómico en individuos adultos. Metodología: se realizó un estudio transversal. A través de una encuesta domiciliaria se recolectó información referente a las variables de estudio. Se determinó el tamaño de la muestra estableciéndose un nivel de confianza del 95% (381 individuos) para la generalización de los resultados. Se aplicó un diseño muestral aleatorio simple para la selección de las viviendas a encuestar, que se complementó con un muestreo no probabilístico por cuotas para la selección de los individuos a entrevistar. Resultados: Los individuos adultos de la Ciudad de Corrientes presentan en general un nivel de conocimientos de salud bucodental aceptable, pues en una escala de 0 a 28 puntos utilizada para valorar los conocimientos, se registró un mínimo de 15 puntos. Los individuos de NSE bajo presentan un nivel de conocimientos de salud bucodental similar a los individuos de NSE medio-alto/alto. Las personas de NSE medio-bajo presentaron un nivel significativamente menor de conocimientos de salud bucodental. Conclusión: Estos resultados deberían contemplarse en el diseño estrategias de intervención que incidan en los determinantes socioculturales del proceso salud-enfermedad./ Abstract Objective: to analyze the knowledge of oral health and its relationship with the socioeconomic status in adults. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out. Information on sociodemographic and oral health knowledge was collected through a household survey. Sample size was determined by establishing a confidence level of 95% (381 individuals) for the generalization of results. A simple random sampling design was used for the selection of households to be surveyed. In addition, this was supplemented with a non-probability quota sampling procedure for selecting the individuals to be interviewed. Results: A scale ranging from 0 to 28 points was used to measure knowledge on oral health. The adults of the city of Corrientes have an acceptable level of knowledge on this matter since they had a minimum score of 15 points in said scale. The results for individuals with a low SES were similar to those obtained by individuals with a medium-high and high SES. Individuals with a mediumlow SES had a significantly lower level of knowledge on oral health. Conclusion: These results should be considered in the design of intervention strategies that affect the social and cultural determinants of the health-disease process.

Introduction: although brackets are intended to improve dental esthetics, they are also associated with negative reactions, due to the need to use visible fixed appliances altering the patient’s physiognomy, functional capacity and oral hygiene. This could lead to low adherence to orthodontic treatment. Objective: evaluate patient satisfaction with metal brackets in relation to oral hygiene, comfort and esthetic self-perception in the first and fourth weeks of treatment. Methods: an longitudinal prospective observational study was conducted on an individual basis. Starting from the judgment of three experts, an orthodontic treatment satisfaction questionnaire was developed based on 10 questions about the variables oral hygiene, comfort and esthetic self-perception. From the universe of patients about to start treatment at the National Institute of Orthodontics in Santiago de Chile, a sample of 45 individuals was selected applying the antecedents described by Caniklioglu. Participants were selected by convenience between May and June 2012. All male and female patients aged over 15 years were included, except for those who had undergone previous orthodontic treatment or suffered from conditions preventing them from answering the questionnaire. Results: final reliability of the questionnaire was α= 0.769. Score variation between the first and the second measurement was 8.06 ± 1.65 to 10.82 ± 1.52 points for oral hygiene, 10.51 ± 2.2 to 15.42 ± 1.97 points for comfort and 8.64 ± 1.83 to 11.37 ± 1.64 points for esthetic self-perception. Total score was 27.2 ± 4.48 points for the first week of treatment and 37.6 ± 4.02 points for the fourth week. Conclusions: overall satisfaction among Chilean patients wearing metal brackets improves from the first to the fourth week after installation of the appliance. This applies to all three dimensions: oral hygiene, comfort and esthetic self-perception.