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O esmalte dentário é o tecido mais mineralizado do organismo e possui função de revestimento e proteção do dente. É formado a partir de ameloblastos, estruturas muito sensíveis, que se sofrerem alguma injúria na sua formação, levam a defeitos no esmalte. A hipoplasia de esmalte é uma defeituosa formação da matriz orgânica do esmalte, levando a irregularidades na superfície e alteração na coloração. O diagnóstico é clínico e o tratamento é restauração, visando diminuir a sensibilidade dentária e cobrir dentina exposta. O objetivo foi relatar um caso de cão, fêmea, três anos de idade, com diagnóstico de hipoplasia de esmalte atendida na Clínica Escola de Veterinária Prof. Dr. Marcos Vinicius Tranquílim, da Universidade Estadual do Centro Oeste. Como tratamento, foi realizado limpeza periodontal e restauração dentária, visando uma melhor qualidade de vida para o paciente.

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Objetivo. Evaluar las condiciones del ambiente oral de distintos sectores de la boca de pacientes previo y durante el tratamiento ortodóntico. Métodos. Estudio prospectivo en 46 pacientes con tratamiento de ortodoncia fija. Los parámetros clínicos, microbiológicos de saliva y placa bacteriana fueron registrados antes del tratamiento (t0) y a los 45 (t1), 90 (t2) y 135 días (t3) del inicio. Resultados. Antes del tratamiento se registraron valores elevados del componente “cariados” del índice CPO-D y niveles regulares del IHOs. El 57% de los pacientes mostró apiñamiento dental inferior. Durante el tratamiento, el índice de placa ortodóntica IPO disminuyó respecto al IHOs a t0, aunque mantuvo valores no deseables para la salud bucal (p=0,001). La capacidad amortiguadora disminuyó en t1 y t2 pero recuperó los valores iniciales en t3 (p=0,001). Se aislaron Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans y Lactobacillus en todas las muestras de placa bacteriana, con un aumento significativo en el sector posterior (p

The identification and treatment of infection around the implant is an essential step in the maintenance of the osseointegrative implant and this reflects on the lifetime of the rehabilitation. The main objective of peri-implantitis treatment is the use of mechanical and chemical decontamination methods to eliminate the bacterial load on the implant surface. Biofilm can be removed by non surgical or surgical methods. In more severe cases, surgical treatment is usually necessary, the aim of which is to correct the existing bone defect, combined with the application of a graft, to regenerate the bone tissue lost in the inflammatory process. The purpose of this study is to conduct a literature review with the theme of preservation in implant-supported prostheses: peri-implantitis, in order to guide the conservation of oral rehabilitations. In addition to seeking more information about the development of peri-implant disease, as well as its connection with periodontal disease and the factors that contribute to its development. For this purpose, descriptors such as: “peri-implantitis”, “implant maintenance” and “bone integration” were used in the following databases: Pubmed, Scielo, academic Google and Lilacs. final discussion, namely: concept, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Difficulties were found in the maintenance of implants and the need to describe the best planning for an improvement in clinical preservation protocols in order to obtain excellence in clinical outcomes. Plaque control maintains the health of the soft tissue-implant interface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dental caries is the most widespread chronic disease in the world, most common in childhood, but it affects all ages throughout life. The objective of this study was to establish the epidemiological behavior of dental caries in children of the Centro de Desarrollo Integral la Gran Commission in the years 2014 - 2019. Quantitative descriptive study, in which the data from the years 2014-2019 was evaluated, of the dental care project, attended in the projects of Social Projection, of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador. Results: the sex most affected by caries was male, the age with the highest DMF index was between 1 to 5 years. The DMF index in 2013 started with 4. 51, having an increase for 2015 reaching 8.1, falling to 7.7 and then remaining between 6.83 and 6.64 in the following years. The O'Leary index for 2014 was 80%, rising to 87% in 2016, then remaining between 79% and 76%. The strategies of promotion and education for health in oral hygiene should include maneuvers in changes of attitudes and practices in hygiene habits of the population since so many indices DMF, SIC and O'Leary were maintained high over 6 years of intervention in the community under study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Este artículo presenta un innovador enjuague bucal totalmente natural formulado con aceites esenciales de Curcuma longa-Linn y Zingiber officinale-Roscoe (variedad hawaiana). Los resultados de los ensayos de formulación se evaluaron con una prueba sensorial usando una escala hedónica para elegir entre dos alternativas: enjuague neutro o pungente. Las biomoléculas presentes en la mezcla se consideran en investigaciones anteriores como nutracéuticas, incluyen propiedades antiinflamatorias y antisépticas validadas en aplicaciones orales, el producto mejora la higiene bucal y funciona bien para los dientes y las encías. El mercado global ha puesto de moda este tipo de productos y, además, la formulación tiene un alto potencial en cuanto a salud oral preventiva.

Introducción: La prevalencia modificada de caries en la primera infancia es de 61,92%, el desconocimiento en salud bucal por parte de cuidadores es una de las causas reportadas. Objetivo: Determinar conocimientos y prácticas de las agentes educativas y condiciones de salud bucal de niños de los hogares comunitarios y Centros de Desarrollo Infantil del Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar de Santa Rosa de Cabal 2016. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo y transversal. Se aplicó encuestas de caracterización a 198 niños y 20 agentes educativas, de Conocimientos Actitudes y Prácticas e índices odontológicos. Se aplicó estadística univariada y Chi2 Resultados: El 90% de las agentes reconocen la caries como la enfermedad más frecuente, 50% realizan cepillado de los infantes sin utilizar seda dental. Se evidenció prevalencia modificada de caries en 63,6% y promedio de índice O’Leary 61,3%. Existe asociación entre el índice ceo-d, área de residencia y estrato socioeconómico con valor p

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the two common threats to oral health and important public health problems because of your impact on individuals. S. mutans is considered the main Etiologic Agent of dental caries in humans. Eradication of biofilm is a difficult task. Facing the limitations of mechanical methods of hygiene. This work aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity and Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia extract nonstick Benth on dental biofilm microorganisms. It is an analytical study in vitro trial. The screening test and the CIM were analyzed by the method of microdiluição in broth. The lines cariogênicas and dental biofilm-forming analyzed were Streptococcus mitis ATCC ATCC 25175 9811, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis ATCC 10557, Streptococcus sobrinus 27609 and Lactobacillus casei ATCC ATCC 7469. It has been seen that in during the antibacterial activity of the extract of the leaves of Mimosa caesalpinifolia on cariogênicas lines and formed of dental biofilm that the species studied showed minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal Concentration about Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175 and Streptococcus mitis ATCC 9811. The ethanolic extract of leaves of Mimosa caesalpinifolia presented significant antimicrobial action and minimum inhibitory activity

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The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine, în a group of patients, the prevalence of gingival recession (GR) and to assess its risk factors by making correlations between GR and demographic, dental, etiological items. Material and method. The study was carried ouţ on a batch of 422 patients, aged 20-59 years, who showed up at a private practice în Bucharest during 2016-2018. Data collection was performed by questionnaire method and clinical examination with mirror and periodontal probe; the presence of GR was measured în mm, from cementum-enamel junction (CEJ) to the gingival margin on facial and oral surfaces of all teeth and was reported according to Miller's classification, into 4 classes. The Silness-Löe plaque index (PI) and the degree of evolution by determining the extension în the surface, according to Marini's criteria were calculated. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 20, and Chi-Square test for the comparative analysis. Results and discussions. GR prevalence was 66%, with greater impairment în older patients (19% în the 20-29 age group to 30% în the 50-59 age group), în males (55%) and lower incisors. Statistical analysis showed the presence of statistical significance between GR and the analyzed etiological factors (presence of plaque, type of brushing, dental changes (position, location, shape), biotype, history of orthodontic treatments, endocrine changes and premenopause). Smoking and drinking alcohol were also considered predisposing factors. The study showed that there îs a statistically significant correlation between smoking and the presence of hygiene, brushing and dental malpositions and also an association between the degree of education and analyzed etiologic factors. Conclusions. More than half of the examined patients shows GR. Plaque, brushing type, dental changes, biotype, orthodontic treatments, endocrine and premenopausal changes, smoking and alcohol consumption are etiological factors significantly associated with GR appearance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

La terapia periodontal no quirúrgica es la clave para el control y el mantenimiento de la enfermedad periodontal logrando evitar la fase quirúrgica en muchos casos. Paciente de sexo masculino de 46 años de edad con diagnóstico de periodontitis agresiva generalizada se realizó el control mecánico de placa bacteriana, motivación e instrucción de higiene oral, raspado y alisado radicular manual por cuadrantes, clorhexidina al 0.12% en colutorio 15 ml por 30s dos veces al día por siete días; se complementó con terapia antibiótica sistémica clindamicina de 300mg tres veces al día por siete días. Durante un año de seguimiento con tratamiento periodontal de soporte se observó una reducción de los parámetros clínicos como sangrado al sondaje, disminución de la perdida de inserción y estabilidad del nivel óseo.

Objetivo: describir el estado de salud bucal en nativos Maká de 12 a 15 años de edad que residen en la ciudad de Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal en 59 niños de 12 a 15 años, evaluados por medio de la inspección oral y la aplicación de un cuestionario para indagar aspectos relativos a factores de riesgo presentes. Resultados: El Índice CPO-D fue de 10.5, se pudo constatar la ausencia del componente de piezas obturadas. El 94.9% presentó gingivitis leve. Se halló una prevalencia de 30.5% de Fluorosis y lesiones no cariosas en un 11% de la población examinada. Conclusión: los resultados de los índices obtenidos para medir las condiciones bucales se encuentran por encima de la meta establecida por la OMS; demuestrando un importante deterioro en el estado bucal de los niños nativos Maká.

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Introduction. The oral hygiene of patients with orthodontic appliances is a process that is quite important for the success of the treatment and often difficult to perform. An important role here is that the dentist and the orthodontist work together and make a good team. Materials and method. There were investigated two groups of patients (a group of fixed and mobile orthodontic patients and a control group) aged between 10 and 27 years. As methods, the Silness & Löe Plaque Index and a questionnaire of 5 questions about oral hygiene were used. Results: Plaque index had higher mean values in patients with orthodontic appliances. It was also found from the questionnaire answers analysis a greater care for oral hygiene among patients in orthodontic treatment. Conclusion. Additional care for oral hygiene may be the solution for maintaining balance during orthodontic treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. Discovering the dental plaque accumulation model is important for establishing the oro-dental pathological pattern as well as for establishing individualized prevention programs. Materials and method. Our work is a pilot study developed on a group of 15 patients aged 20-38 years, which involved 223 teeth (892 dental surfaces). The O'Leary plaque index was used in order to assess the dental plaque distribution (accumulation pattern). Results. The dental plaque was found mostly on the maxillary dental surfaces, especially on proximal surfaces (consistently than the vestibular or oral ones). Conclusions. Individualized oral preventive programs should be based on this general pattern (dental plaque accumulation on proximal surfaces) as well as individual risk factors: dental crowding, increased sweets consumption etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A sobrevivência de micro-organismos patogênicos na cavidade bucal depende da habilidade de se aderirem ao dente e sintetizarem placas bacterianas, formadas a partir de resíduos da má higienização. Para evitar a formação das placas bacterianas, além da higienização mecânica, podem ser aplicados enxaguatórios bucais, que inibem o crescimento de patógenos. Ao considerar a grande diversidade de marcas de enxaguatórios bucais no mercado, o presente trabalho visou avaliar quatro das principais marcas, quanto à eficácia in vitro na inibição de Streptococcus sp. e Candida albicans. Para tanto, foram utilizados os princípios ativos Clorexidina 0,12%, Triclosan e Fluoreto de Sódio, Cloreto de Cetilpiridínio e Timol, empregado o método de difusão em ágar, para avaliação da formação do halo de inibição. Os melhores resultados obtidos na inibição dos micro-organismos testados foram Clorexidina 0,12% e Triclosan e Fluoreto de Sódio.

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A saúde oral é essencial para a sanidade e bem estar dos animais de companhia. A doença periodontal é grave e associada a elevados níveis de dor, em consequência pode ocasionar enfermidades sistêmicas, dentre elas, a endocardite, glomerulonefrite, hepatite, alterações pulmonares e meningite. Em busca de métodos alternativos para melhorar a saúde oral e consequentemente a qualidade de vida dos animais, utilizou-se o extrato hidroalcoólico a 20% de romã como tratamento profilático para problemas bucais de cães. Na avaliação in vitro, do extrato de Punica granatum (romã) em placas semeadas com microbioma oral de cães, foi possível observar, que o extrato da romã apresentou halos de inibição de 10 a 14 mm. Como demonstrou atividade antimicrobiana, o extrato foi utilizado no preparo de formulação fitoterápica em gel dentário e colutório para higienização da cavidade oral de 10 cães adultos e sem raças definidas, no período de dois meses. Observou-se que houve diminuição das placas dentárias e do mau hálito com o uso do gel dentário. O colutório não apresentou receptividade na aplicação do produto pelos animais.

Objetivou-se determinar a microbiota da placa bacteriana subgengival de cães com doença periodontal (DP) e estabelecer o efeito da antibioticoterapia. Avaliaram-se 20 cães com graus variados de DP e coletaram-se amostras da placa bacteriana subgengival antes e após antibioticoterapia. Preconizou-se antibioticoterapia distinta em dois grupos, com 10 animais cada: clindamicina (G1) e metronidazol + espiramicina (G2). Observou-se crescimento bacteriano subgengival na maioria dos cães com DP e correlação entre a severidade da DP e a idade dos animais. Houve redução significativa no crescimento bacteriano após a antibioticoterapia e o antibiograma demonstrou maior sensibilidade à clindamicina, seguido da espiramicina; todos os microrganismos foram resistentes ao metronidazol.The objective was to determine microbiote of the subgingival bacterial plaque of dogs with periodontal disease (PD) and establish the effect of antibioticotherapy on its reduction. Twenty dogs with varied stages of PD were evaluated and samples of their subgingival bacterial plaque were collected. Distinct antibiotic protocols were used in two groups with ten animals each: clindamycin (G1) and metronidazole + espiramycin (G2). New subgingival samples were collected 15 days after antibiotic therapy started. There were observed subgingival bacterial culture on most dogs with PD and correlation between severity of PD and age. There was reduction of bacterial growth in 20% of the samples after treatment and antibiogram showed higher sensibility to clindamycin, followed by espiramycin - all microorganisms were resistant to metronidazole.

A doença periodontal é causada pelo acúmulo de placa bacteriana sobre os dentes e estruturas adjacentes. Para sua mensuração têm sido formulados índices que consideram a quantidade e intensidade de placa bacteriana (PB) e de cálculo dental (CD) existentes na superfície dentária por meio de avaliação visual subjetiva. O presente estudo tem como objetivo avaliar o método de análise computadorizada para medição de área de PB e CD nos dentes de cães através da comparação com a avaliação visual. Foram utilizados 10 cães Beagles, três machos e sete fêmeas, com similares características e mantidos sob o mesmo manejo e dieta alimentar. As avaliações das superfícies vestibulares dos dentes ocorreram antes da profilaxia dentária, que foi realizada sob anestesia geral inalatória, e após sete dias para PB e após 28 dias para CD. A avaliação computadorizada da área de CD demonstrou ser estatisticamente melhor em relação à avaliação visual antes e após a profilaxia; entretanto, não demonstrou diferença significante na avaliação da PB. Concluiu-se que a avaliação computadorizada é vantajosa em relação à visual por conferir maior precisão na obtenção da proporção entre área total do dente e área acometida, mostrando-se estatistticamente superior na quantificação do CD após 28 dias.Periodontal disease is caused by dental plaque accumulation on teeth and adjacent structures. Indices have been formulated for its measurement considering the amount and intensity of dental plaque (DP) and dental calculus (C) on the surface of teeth through subjective visual evaluation. This study aims at assessing the computerized analysis method for measurement of DP and C areas on the teeth of dogs by comparing it with the visual evaluation in the oral cavity. Ten beagle dogs with similar characteristics and kept under the same management and diet were used. Evaluations of oral cavity occurred before surgical prophylaxis (performed under general inhalation anesthesia) and after seven days for DP and 28 days for C. The computerized C area evaluation showed to be statistically better than the visual evaluation before and after prophylaxis. It was concluded that the computerized evaluation is beneficial when compared to visual evaluation, providing greater precision in the area measurement.

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a efetividade da utilização de géis de clorexidina nas concentrações de 0,5%, 1% e 2% para o controle do biofilme dentário e da inflamação gengival em crianças na faixa etária de 7 a 11 anos de idade. A amostra foi composta por 40 crianças, aleatoriamente divididas em quatro grupos: G1 (grupo controle - não utilização de agente químico), G2 (utilização de gel de clorexidina a 0,5%), G3 (utilização de gel de clorexidina a 1%) e G4 (utilização de gel de clorexidina a 2%) para determinação dos índices de placa e gengival. O gel de clorexidina foi aplicado com a utilização de moldeiras descartáveis pré-fabricadas (5 mL), por 1 minuto, uma vez por semana, durante 4 semanas. As avaliações clínicas foram feitas após 1 semana, 1 mês, 3 e 6 meses da última aplicação do gel. Os resultados obtidos foram analisados pela análise de variância a dois critérios, sendo adotado nível de significância igual a 5%. Os índices de placa e gengival reduziram durante o período experimental em todos os grupos. Não houve diferença significante (p

Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobian effect of laser radiation and chlorhexidine 0.2% treatment for reducing the number of pathogenic oral microorganisms, especially Streptococcus mutans, adjacent orthodontic brackets. Materials and methods. The suspension of microorganisms were obtained from patients orthodontic braces wearers. The probes were inoculated with this suspension and after that were exposed to decontamination methods represented by Erbium laser using two type of parameters: 80 mj - 15 Hz and 80 mj - 8 Hz, light emitting-diode (LED) 660 nm, surgery diode and 0.2% clorhexidine. After treatment, were harvesting probes around brackets and then were incubated aerobically at 37°C. To confirm the bactericid effect of treatment, it was adopted the colony forming units method. The Microsoft Excel program, one-way ANOVA and Tukey-Kramer test were used for statistical processing. Results. According to colony forming unit method the best bactericide effect was observed for the erbium laser group, following by surgery diode group comparatively with negative control group. Following one-way ANOVA analysis it can be remarked the significance difference from groups in terms of values resulted by application of different experimental treatments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVES: The antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of a gel containing 10% Punica granatum Linn extract were evaluated using a 21-day partial-mouth experimental model of gingivitis. METHODS: 23 volunteers participated in this cross-over, double-blind study, carried out in 2 phases of 21 days each. For each period of the experiment, an acrylic toothshield was made for each volunteer to carry the test or placebo gel as well as to avoid brushing of the 4 experimental teeth (posterior teeth in the lower left quadrant). The subjects were randomly assigned to use either the placebo gel (control group) or the test gel (experimental group) and were instructed to brush the remaining teeth normally 3 times a day. On days 0 and 21, the visible plaque index (VPI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were recorded. RESULTS: The results did not show statistically significant difference between control and experimental groups for either of the indices (VPI and GBI). CONCLUSION: The gel containing 10% Punica granatum Linn extract was not efficient in preventing supragingival dental plaque formation and gingivitis.OBJETIVOS: O efeito antiplaca e antigengivite de um gel contendo extrato de romã a 10% foi avaliado utilizando um modelo de gengivite experimental parcial em humanos. MÉTODOS: 23 indivíduos participaram voluntariamente deste estudo cruzado, duplo-cego, compreendendo dois períodos de 21 dias cada um. Uma moldeira de acrílico foi confeccionada para cada participante, a qual foi utilizada como carreadora dos géis sobre a área a ser avaliada (hemiarco inferior esquerdo). Os sujeitos foram aleatoriamente designados para usar o gel placebo (grupo controle) ou o gel teste (grupo experimental), sendo instruídos a colocar o gel na moldeira e esta sobre os dentes teste, escovando os outros normalmente três vezes ao dia. No dia 0 e dia 21 os índices de placa visível (IPV) e índice de sangramento gengival (ISG) foram registrados. RESULTADOS: Os resultados não demonstraram diferença estatística significante entre os grupos controle e experimental para nenhum dos índices. CONCLUSÕES: O gel contendo extrato de romã a 10% não foi eficiente em evitar a formação de placa bacteriana supragengival e prevenir a inflamação gengival.

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El propósito de esta investigación consistió en evaluar los efectos de dos colutorios orales (un colutorio con fluoruro de sodio al 0,05% y un colutorio de agua con sal al 5%) sobre la placa bacteriana y el pH salival en una población de soldados del ejercito. La muestra estuvo conformada por tres grupos: un grupo uso un colutorio de fluoruro de sodio al 0,05%, otro uso un colutorio de agua con sal y un tercer grupo control utiltzó agua destilada durante 40 días. Las características de la población permitió controlar importantes variables intervinientes tales como la dieta, higiene bucal de los soldados, momentos de higiene y cumplimiento del protocolo señalado. Se usó un pHmetro calibrado y el índice simplificado de Green y Vermillon, para medir el pH salival y el índice de placa bacteriana respectivamente. Se utilizó el análisis de varianza, la prueba F y la prueba T de student para muestras apareadas y establecer diferencias. Los resultados del trabajo de investigación indicaron que tanto el colutorio con fluoruro de sodio al 0,05% como e1 colutorio con agua con sal al 5% se comportan de manera similar sobre la placa bacteriana, disminuyéndola al cabo de 40 días; mientras que ninguno de los colutorios fue capaz de alterar el pH salival de forma significativa.

Dental plaque removal is an important issue in health promotion. Toothbrushing is one of the main methods employed for such purpose, since it can prevent dental caries by means of the fluoride present in the dentifrice. Dentifrices might contain plaque disclosing agents and thus allow dental plaque observation. The aim of this study was to assess whether utilization of a plaque disclosing agent interfered with plaque removal among adolescents, as well as the difference between utilization of erythrosine tablets and dentifrices containing plaque disclosing agent. The sample was composed of 62 students from Piracicaba, SP, Brazil, aged 12 to 14 years old, divided into 3 groups: G1 or control group (toothbrushing without plaque disclosure); G2 (plaque disclosing with an erythrosine tablet and toothbrushing) and G3 (toothbrushing with dentifrice containing plaque disclosing agent). After toothbrushing, disclosure of the remaining dental plaque was performed in all groups with a fuchsin tablet and measured through the Simplified Oral Health Assessment Index (OHI-S), in two stages with a 2-month interval between them. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that there was no difference in the OHI-S index between the groups (p>0.05), however the G3 displayed a higher proportion of students with plaque reduction (23%) than G2 (21%), besides the smallest difference in the mean remaining dental plaque. There was no difference between groups; however, it was suggested that the dentifrice with plaque disclosing agent had positive results in relation to the erythrosine tablet, even though the small sample size may have interfered with the results, indicating the need of complementary studies.Na promoção de saúde, a remoção da placa bacteriana é um fator importante e um dos métodos que incentivam sua remoção, é a escovação dentária, podendo-se prevenir a cárie dental através do íon flúor dos dentifrícios. Estes podem conter evidenciadores, possibilitando a visualização da placa bacteriana. Assim, avaliou-se o uso de evidenciadores na remoção de placa bacteriana em adolescentes, e se houve diferença entre pastilhas de eritrosina e dentifrício contendo evidenciador. A amostra foi de 62 escolares de Piracicaba- SP, entre 12 e 14 anos, dividida em 3 grupos: o G1 como grupo controle (escovação dental sem prévia evidenciação de placa); o G2 (evidenciação de placa com pastilha de eritrosina e escovação dental) e o G3 (escovação com dentifrício contendo evidenciador de placa). Após a escovação, evidenciou-se a placa remanescente com pastilha de fucsina nos 3 grupos, medida pelo Índice de Higiene Oral Simplificado (IHOS), sendo realizada em 2 fases, com intervalo de 2 meses. Segundo a Análise de Variância (ANOVA), não houve diferença no índice IHOS entre os grupos (p>0,05). Entretanto, o G3 apresentou maior proporção de escolares onde houve diminuição do IHOS (23%) em relação ao G2 (21%) e menor diferença nas médias de acúmulo de placa. Não houve diferença entre os grupos, entretanto, sugere-se que o dentifrício com evidenciador de placa tenha resultados positivos em relação à pastilha de eritrosina, apesar da amostra ter sido pequena e poder ter interferido, havendo necessidade deste resultado ser melhor explorado.

A placa bacteriana é fator primário na formação de gengivite, cálculo dentário, halitose e doença periodontal. Objetivou-se avaliar a quantidade de placa bacteriana dental removida pela escova dental e dedeira. Foram utilizados 60 cães machos e fêmeas de diferentes raças, idade e peso, divididos em dois grupos. O índice Logan & Boyce foi utilizados para quantificar a placa bacteriana antes e após a escovação. Observou-se diferença estatística (p0,05) entre a utilização da escova dental e a dedeira.The dental plaque is the primary factor for gingivitis formation, dental calculus, oral malodor and periodontal disease. To evaluate the amount of dental plaque removed by the dental brush and thumb-stall, 60 male and female dogs of different races, age and weight were divided in two groups and studies. The index of Logan & Boyce was used to quantify the dental plaque before and after the toothbrush. Statistical difference was observed (p 0.05) between the use of the dental brush and the thumb-stall.

A placa bacteriana é fator primário na formação de gengivite, cálculo dentário, halitose e doença periodontal. Objetivou-se avaliar a quantidade de placa bacteriana dental removida pela escova dental e dedeira. Foram utilizados 60 cães machos e fêmeas de diferentes raças, idade e peso, divididos em dois grupos. O índice Logan & Boyce foi utilizados para quantificar a placa bacteriana antes e após a escovação. Observou-se diferença estatística (p0,05) entre a utilização da escova dental e a dedeira.

Non-surgical periodontal therapy is the key to controlling and maintaining achieving periodontal disease avoid surgical phase in many patients with periodontal disease. Male patient 46 years of age diagnosed with generalized aggressive periodontitis mechanical dental plaque control, motivation and oral hygiene instruction, periodontal debridement quadrant, 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash 15 ml 30s performed by two times a day for seven days; It was supplemented with systemic antibiotic therapy Clindamycin 300mg three times daily for seven days. During a year of monitoring and treatment of periodontal maintenance reduced clinical parameters such as bleeding on probing, reduced attachment loss and stability of bone level was observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ResumenObjetivo: Describir la ocurrencia de placa bacteriana en las superficies dentales y relacionarla con el tipo de lesión de caries que se presenta en niños escolares de 5 a 14 años de la Boquilla - Cartagena. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal, en el cual se seleccionó una muestra de 89 niños escolares de la población de la Boquilla a través de un muestreo aleatorio sistemático, a quienes se les evaluó el estado de higiene oral mediante el índice de placa comunitario de Corchuelo modificado y el índice de caries superficial con criterios de diagnóstico Ekstrand. Resultados: La superficie con lesiones de caries de mayor frecuencia fue la oclusal, presentándose un mayor numero de lesiones detenidas, seguido en palatino por las lesiones precavitacionales, a diferencia de las superficies vestibular y lingual donde se encontraron un mayor número de superficies sanas. En todas las superficies evaluadas predominó la presencia de placa bacteriana independientemente de la presencia de caries y no se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa entre estas dos variables. Conclusiones: La alta frecuencia de placa bacteriana en las superficies dentarias nos mostró el deficiente estado de higiene oral de la población, sin embargo, sigue en duda la pertinencia de los índices de placa para la predicción de la caries debido a que no se encontró relación estadística. (Duazary 2007; 2: 119 - 126)AbstractObjectives: describe the presence of dental plaque in healthy in the dental surfaces and relate it with the type of lesion of caries in children between 5 and 14 years of age in the village of la Boquilla- Cartagena. Material and Methods: This is study transversal, in a universe of 89 scholar children in the village of la Boquilla, 60 of these were chosen through a systematic aleatory sampling. They were evaluated to establish their status of oral hygiene using the modified “Corchuelo” communitarian plaque index and the index of dental caries with diagnostic criteria of Ekstrand.Results: The surface with more frequency of caries was the oclusal with detained lesions, followed by precavitational lesions in palatal surfaces, differing with the buccal and lingual aspects with healthy surfaces. In all evaluated surfaces there was a predominance of bacterial plaque without regard of the presence of dental caries with no statistical significance between these 2 variables.Conclusions: The high prevalence of bacterial plaque in the dental surfaces showed us the deficient state of oral hygiene of the population, which emphasizes the importance of establishing preventive programs focusing on teaching mechanisms that allow the children to remove efficiently dental plaque in difficult brushing zones and poor cleanness.Key words: Bacterial plaque; Dental caries; Ekstrand criteria; Oral Hygiene.

Com objetivo de avaliar a incidência de placa bacteriana dentária, foram utilizados 30 cães, sem raça definida, distribuídos em três grupos iguais, de acordo com a faixa etária, sendo o grupo I de 0 a 2 anos, o grupo II de 3 a 5 anos e o grupo III acima de 6 anos. Os animais foram submetidos a anestesia geral e sobre os dentes foi aplicado cloreto de metilrosanilina, para evidenciar acúmulos bacterianos. As placas encontravam-se distribuídas em 80,99% no grupo I, 71,45% no grupo II e 83,96% no grupo III. Os grupos dentários foram considerados separadamente, apresentando índices de 64,84% nos dentes incisivos, 84,80% nos caninos, 87,23% nos pré-molares e 78,34% nos molares. Nos três grupos de cães observou-se índices semelhantes de placa bacteriana nos diferentes grupos dentários. Os animais do grupo II e o grupo de dentes incisivos apresentaram menores índices de placa bacteriana.To avaliate the incidence of bacterial plaque 30 mogreal dogs were utilizated, distributed among three equal groups. According to age, group I was composed of 0 to 2 years-old dogs, group II was 3 to 5 years-old, and group III over 6 years-old. The animals underwent a general anesthesia and metilrosanilin cloret was applied over the tooth, to evidence the bacterial mass. The plaques were distributed to 80.99% in group I, 71.42% in group II and 83.96% in group III. The dental groups were considerated apart, showing index of 64.84% on the incisar tooth, 84.80% on the canine tooth, 87.23% on the premolar tooth, and 78.34% on the molar tooth. At the dogs groups, similar Índex of bacterial plaque were observed on the diffèrent dental groups. The dogs from group II and the incisive tooth group showed minar bacterial plaque index.

Until the present moment there have not been studies to evaluate the dental and periodontal conditions of the patients in orthodontic treatment of the Faculty of Dentistry from the University of Antioquia. The objetive of this study was to determinat the oral hygiene. (bacterian plaque index), dental health (COP index and incipient decay presence), and the periodontal conditions, (existence of gingival retraccions and gingival index). Furthermore the habits of oral hygiene, feeding habits, the time with the aparatology and its relation with each of the index were establized. The gingival index, plaque index and COP were also related with every variable: age, sex, educational level of instruction in oral hygiene. A total of 71 patients 828 men, 43 women) in ages between 10 and 24 years that had only orthodontic fix aparatology were evaluated. It was found that the plaque index were always bigger in the group of 10 to 14 year, and that the gingival index, and COP were lightly bigger in men than in women and that the number of times that oral hygiene instruction was given, has positive influence in the COP, gingival and plaque indexes. It was found also that the dental floss is used by a very low percentage of patients and that the time with the orthodontic aparatology, can become a risk for the development of the tooth decay, because the actual COPs, was stadisticaly higher that the initial COPs.

Introduction: The presence of orthodontic appliances favors dental plaque accumulation. Objective: Evaluate an educational preventive protocol for plaque control in patients under orthodontic treatment. Methods: The educational protocol consisting of a 20-minute presentation on how to improve oral hygiene and a brochure that reinforced the message was administered to 46 patients, ages 10 to 49, the day before the placement of orthodontic devices. The O'Leary plaque index was collected at baseline and two months after the start of the orthodontic treatment. Results were compared in a pairwise fashion using the Wilcoxon and Student's t-test, after testing normal distribution with the Shapiro-Wilk test, at α=0.05 in all cases. Results: The normal distribution assumption was not met (Shapiro-Wilk p>0.05). The baseline O'Leary Index mean was 53.60% (SD±3.00%), with a median of 52.1%. The two-month follow-up O'Leary Index mean was 35.4% (SD±2.50%), with a median of 32%. The Wilcoxon test showed a statistically significant reduction in plaque two months after the preventive educational intervention (p=6.8×10-8). Conclusion: One-time exposure to a short preventive educational intervention before the start of orthodontic treatment significantly reduced plaque in the studied sample, which could play a major role in reducing cavities, periodontal disease, and other complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To have a balanced overall health and quality of life is necessary to have good oral health, without the presence of dental caries or periodontal disease. Brushing alone can- not completely remove the biofilm from tooth surfaces and the same should be supplemented with flossing, mechanical method that is among the most widely used preventive actions to control of supragengival biofilm, promoting interdental cleaning and reducing 30-40% of the biofilm compared to cleaning without its use. The aim of this study was to conduct a brief review of the literature on the use of dental floss, this supportive element for the promotion of oral health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objetive: Determine which of the brushing techniques is more efficient to remove biofilm Methods: This epidemiological survey was descriptive, prospective and transversal. The sample consisted of 117 students of 6 to 13 years of age. Dental plaque was revealed with red eosin tablet and registered in O'Leary Indice Hygiene. (4 sites for each tooth). Control score Hygiene was compared with that after the toothbrushing. Results: Horizontal brushing technique was prevalent 75.2%. The amount of time spent in brushing teeth was of 1' 53". It was not significant among the other techniques. Anova p > 0.05 vertical brushing technique was more efficient in removing dental plaque (54.7%) Anova p > 0.05. Brushing techniques showed reduction of plaque (47%). Conclusions: Brushing horizontal technique was prevalent being vertical technique more efficient in removing dental plaque. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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